ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374935
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| Date: | Saturday 7 June 1986 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: | Avian SKYHAWK |
| Owner/operator: | Heath Northwest Inc. |
| Registration: | N7001N |
| MSN: | 115 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 50 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Yakima, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Yakima, WA (KYKM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE BALLOON STRUCK POWER LINES, SEVERING THE BASKET FROM THE ENVELOPE. SPARKS FROM THE WIRE STRIKE CAUSED A SMALL BRUSH FIRE. POST ACCIDENT EXAM REVEALED THE PLT INADVERTENTLY CONNECTED THE THIRD BOTTLE OF FUEL INCORRECTLY.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA86LA147
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 14:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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