Accident · substantial damage
Aug 30, 1985 · Camano Island, WATHE PLT FAILED TO VISUALLY VERIFY THE FUEL ON BOARD PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND HE WAS AWARE THAT ONE FUEL GAGE WAS INACCURATE.A TOTAL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED OVER WATER APRX 30 MILES FROM THE INTENDED DESTINATION ARPT. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO REACH LAND DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT. THE ACFT CONTACTED HEDGES DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED…
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- Minor
- Report
- SEA85LA205
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