ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377240
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| Date: | Thursday 9 May 1985 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Ayres S-2R Thrush |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8929Q |
| MSN: | 2354R |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | P&W R1340 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Colusa, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Colusa, CA |
| Colusa, CA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING AN AG FLIGHT, THE ENG BEGAN TO SEVERLY BACKFIRE & LOSE POWER. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FORCED LDG ON THE NEARBY DUSTER AIRSTRIP BUT HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO BE PROPERLY ALIGNED WITH THE RWY. THE ACFT OVERAN THE EDGE OF THE END DISCLOSED THAT ITS #9 CYK EXHAUST VALVE BOSS HAD BROKEN CAUSING VALVE ACTION TO STOP. THE ENG HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR 30 HRS SINCE RECEIVING A MOH.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX85LA250
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 09:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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