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December 18, 1982 · Burke-Parker Quickie · N82PB
Richland, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Richland, WA
Aircraft
Burke-Parker Quickie
Tail Number
N82PB
Operator
Everette Parker
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA83FYP01
WITNESSES FIRST OBSERVED THE ACFT PROCEEDING SOUTHBOUND OVER THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY 19 AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY50 FT. THE ACFT THEN CONTINUED SOUTHBOUND AT TREE-TOP LEVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE IN LEVEL FLT. IT THEN TURNED EASTBOUND & SHORTLY AFTER ROLLING OUT OF THE TURN STRUCK THE TOP BRANCHES OF A SCRUB TREE APPROXIMATELY 115 FT HIGH.
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WITNESSES FIRST OBSERVED THE ACFT PROCEEDING SOUTHBOUND OVER THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY 19 AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY50 FT. THE ACFT THEN CONTINUED SOUTHBOUND AT TREE-TOP LEVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE IN LEVEL FLT. IT THEN TURNED EASTBOUND & SHORTLY AFTER ROLLING OUT OF THE TURN STRUCK THE TOP BRANCHES OF A SCRUB TREE APPROXIMATELY 115 FT HIGH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 PST
Nearest AirportRICHLAND (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBurke-Parker Quickie
Tail NumberN82PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorEverette Parker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsOnan · DD-13 · Reciprocating · 18
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0