ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 372355
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| Date: | Sunday 23 August 1987 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Peter Riesselmann |
| Registration: | N8379Z |
| MSN: | 491 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1985 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1849 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tukwila, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Seattle, WA (KBFI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN A FIELD AND AT ABOUT 3 FEET AGL, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE RIGHT CABIN DOOR. DUE TO THE DISTRACTION THE PILOT ALLOWED THE REAR SKIDS TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND A HARD LANDING RESULTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA87LA175
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 16:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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