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November 10, 1982 · Cessna T337D · N86041
Scottsdale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T337D
Tail Number
N86041
Operator
Donald W Evans
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83FA030
FOUR MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF THE PLT RADIOED THAT HIS ENG HAD FAILED & HE WAS GOING DOWN. THE ACFT CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA, STRIKING POWER LINES, A FENCE & TWO HOUSES. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN DURING THE DAY WITH NO REFUELING THE RIGHT AUX TANK CONTAINED 3 QT FUEL & THE RIGHT MAIN ONE PINT. THE LEFT AUX TANK CONTAINED 1 QT & THE LEFT MAIN WAS SEPARATED & DRY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPILLAGE & THE FUEL SUMPS WERE DRY. THE PLT WAS OPERATING A C-337 FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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FOUR MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF THE PLT RADIOED THAT HIS ENG HAD FAILED & HE WAS GOING DOWN. THE ACFT CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA, STRIKING POWER LINES, A FENCE & TWO HOUSES. THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN DURING THE DAY WITH NO REFUELING THE RIGHT AUX TANK CONTAINED 3 QT FUEL & THE RIGHT MAIN ONE PINT. THE LEFT AUX TANK CONTAINED 1 QT & THE LEFT MAIN WAS SEPARATED & DRY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPILLAGE & THE FUEL SUMPS WERE DRY. THE PLT WAS OPERATING A C-337 FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:34 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T337D
Tail NumberN86041
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDonald W Evans
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg