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September 14, 1982 · De Havilland Dhc-Ii · N5157G
Mahoney Creek, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mahoney Creek, ID
Aircraft
De Havilland Dhc-Ii
Tail Number
N5157G
Operator
James F Searles
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA82FA163
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED FLYING OVER THE STRIP IN WHAT APPEARED TO BE A NORMAL DOWNWIND PATTERN. IT CRASHED ABOUT 300 FT BELOW WINDY RIDGE ON THE NORTHWEST FACE. THE AUTOPSY REPORT INDICATED THE PLT HAD A "PATCHY HEALED MYOCARDIAL INFARCT" PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORTED OCCLUSIVE CORONARY ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, LEFT CORONARY ARTERY. THE PLT HAD BEEN UNDER A STRESS PROGRAM & TAKING MEDICATION FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED FLYING OVER THE STRIP IN WHAT APPEARED TO BE A NORMAL DOWNWIND PATTERN. IT CRASHED ABOUT 300 FT BELOW WINDY RIDGE ON THE NORTHWEST FACE. THE AUTOPSY REPORT INDICATED THE PLT HAD A "PATCHY HEALED MYOCARDIAL INFARCT" PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION SUPPORTED OCCLUSIVE CORONARY ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, LEFT CORONARY ARTERY. THE PLT HAD BEEN UNDER A STRESS PROGRAM & TAKING MEDICATION FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportMahoney Creek Usfs (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length2050 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland Dhc-Ii
Tail NumberN5157G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJames F Searles
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-985-39A · Reciprocating · 400
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 0 C
Altimeter0