ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373319
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| Date: | Friday 3 April 1987 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20F |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6901V |
| MSN: | 221287 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1068 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grants Pass, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Grants Pass, OR (3S8) |
| Medford, OR (KMFR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT REALIZED THAT HE HAD NO AIRSPEED INDICATION DUE TO HIS FORGETTING TO REMOVE THE PITOT COVER DURING PREFLIGHT. THE PILOT RETURNED TO LAND AT THE AIRPORT AND LANDED GEAR UP.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA87LA128
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 11:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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