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October 3, 1982 · Cougar A · N87DS
El Mirage, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
El Mirage, CA
Aircraft
Cougar A
Tail Number
N87DS
Operator
Roland D Scherer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83FUG01
AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON THE DESERT. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SAND AND NOSED OVER. THE HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT HAD A COMMON BRACKET FOR THROTTLE AND MIXTURE. ADVANCING THE THROTTLE WOULD LEANED THE MIXTURE.
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AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON THE DESERT. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SAND AND NOSED OVER. THE HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT HAD A COMMON BRACKET FOR THROTTLE AND MIXTURE. ADVANCING THE THROTTLE WOULD LEANED THE MIXTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 PDT
Nearest AirportELMIRAGE (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCougar A
Tail NumberN87DS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRoland D Scherer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · SPORT 4 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter0