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November 7, 1982 · Grumman AA1 · N555AW
Bicknell, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bicknell, UT
Aircraft
Grumman AA1
Tail Number
N555AW
Operator
Lisle O Hicks
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN83LA014
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING THE BICKNELL AIRPORT, A STRONG DOWNDRAFT FORCED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE GROUND WHILE APPROACHING THE LEE SIDE OF A RIDGE LINE. HE INDICATED THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT ABOUT 100 MPH INDICATED AIRSPEED WHEN GROUND CONTACT WAS MADE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING THE BICKNELL AIRPORT, A STRONG DOWNDRAFT FORCED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE GROUND WHILE APPROACHING THE LEE SIDE OF A RIDGE LINE. HE INDICATED THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT ABOUT 100 MPH INDICATED AIRSPEED WHEN GROUND CONTACT WAS MADE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA1
Tail NumberN555AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLisle O Hicks
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind210° @ 2 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0