ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377074
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| Date: | Friday 7 June 1985 |
| Time: | 07:00 LT |
| Type: |  Callair A-9 |
| Owner/operator: | Red Lodge Airways |
| Registration: | N8280H |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Riverton, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE IMMEDIATELY CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR & TURNED ON THE BOOST PUMP, BUT THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW FOR THE ENG TO HAVE TIME TO RESTORE POWER. THE ENG HAD BEEN USING FUEL FROM A TANK THAT WAS LOW ON FUEL. NO FAA PLT CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN85LA154
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 07:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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