ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384632
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| Date: | Friday 16 April 1982 |
| Time: | 15:20 LT |
| Type: | Evans Aircraft VP2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N13809 |
| MSN: | DJI |
| Engine model: | Continental A65 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Athol, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Athol, ID (S62) |
| Athol, ID (S62) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING THE INITIAL FLIGHT TEST OF A HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT THE ENGINE QUIT JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENTERING DOWNWIND. THE PILOT SELECTED A FIELD AND EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING DURING WHICH THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FELT THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HEAVY TO PERFORM A PROPER GLIDE WITH THE ENGINE OUT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA82DA054
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 13:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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