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May 31, 1982 · Starduster TOO SA300 · N15DK
Sequim Bay, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Sequim Bay, WA
Aircraft
Starduster TOO SA300
Tail Number
N15DK
Operator
Gene Adams
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA82DYE07
WHILE FLYING OVER A LAKE AT LOW ALTITUDE, THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK WIRES ON A MOORED SAILBOAT ABOUT 50 FT ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL. THREE WITNESSES REPORT THAT JUST PRIOR TO THE COLLISION, THE PILOT DIPPED OR WAGGED HIS WINGS AND WAVED AT THEM. AFTER STRIKING THE SAILBOAT, THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN THE WATER AND SANK. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT HAD NO FAA MEDICAL OR PILOT CERTIFICATE.
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WHILE FLYING OVER A LAKE AT LOW ALTITUDE, THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK WIRES ON A MOORED SAILBOAT ABOUT 50 FT ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL. THREE WITNESSES REPORT THAT JUST PRIOR TO THE COLLISION, THE PILOT DIPPED OR WAGGED HIS WINGS AND WAVED AT THEM. AFTER STRIKING THE SAILBOAT, THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN THE WATER AND SANK. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT HAD NO FAA MEDICAL OR PILOT CERTIFICATE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStarduster TOO SA300
Tail NumberN15DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGene Adams
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 265
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0