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1994 C-182 Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine Tail Strike

C-182 Non-Fatal Bowling Green, MO December 17, 1994

The airplane took off with four parachutists on board. After reaching an altitude of 11,000 feet, one parachutist exited the airplane. As the second parachutist was exiting, his reserve parachute deployed pulling him toward the rear of the airplane. The parachute canopy went over the top of the horizontal stabilizer and the parachutist went under the stabilizer.

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1994 Beech King Air 90 Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Multi-Engine Tail Strike

Beech 65-90 Non-Fatal San Diego, CA November 6, 1994

The aircraft was damaged when a sport parachutist collided with the horizontal stabilizer while exiting the aircraft at 13,000 feet msl. According to statements from the pilots and other jumpers on board the aircraft, the injured jumper’s reserve parachute deployed as he exited the door. The parachute momentarily draped over the left leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer,

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1994 C-182 Mechanical Failure Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-182 Non-Fatal Worthington, PA Oct. 15, 1994

The pilot was returning from a skydiving drop when he entered the airport traffic pattern, experienced an inflight loss of control, and then struck trees short of the runway.

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1994 C-182 Engine Failure Fuel Contamination NC Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine Preflight Raeford

C-182 Non-Fatal Raeford, NC July 19, 1994

AFTER FUELING THE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT OBSERVED ‘A LOT’ OF WATER IN THE FUEL, WHEN CHECKING THE SUMPS. HE SHOOK THE WINGS, AND AGAIN OBSERVED WATER. HE ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO SIT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, THEN HE CHECKED THE SUMPS AGAIN. HE DRAINED WATER UNTIL NO MORE WATER WAS OBSERVED. AT ABOUT 200 FEET AGL, DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE ENGINE QUIT.

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1994 4 C-172 Fatal Fatal Single-Engine Preflight

C-172 Fatal (4) Tremont City, OH July 16, 1994

The pilot was asked by the airport manager to fly a parachute jump flight in a cessna 172. The manager suggested that the pilot make a soft field takeoff & climb straight out to gain altitude. Witnesses reported the takeoff and initial climb appeared normal, but at about 200′ agl, the airplane leveled off, then descended about 50′ and continued forward for a moment

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1994 Improper/Poor Maintenance Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine PC-6 Pilatus Porter

PC-6 Porter Non-Fatal Raeford, NC July 9, 1994

The pilot was performing the initial takeoff, when he observed a loss of power, associated with a torque indication of zero. He force landed the aircraft in a wooded area when he could not make an open field. A post accident inspection of the engine revealed that the fuel control unit arm was loose, and the lock wire was not in place.

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1994 C-182 Loss of Aircraft Control Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-182 Non-Fatal Glencoe, MN May 22, 1994

The 81-year-old pilot was flying to the glencoe municipal airport to pick up parachutists. The glencoe airport has a grass runway. The pilot landed in a grass field one-half mile south of the airport. Witnesses reported the pilot circled the field before landing. The airplane struck a fence post and nosed over during landing roll.

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1994 C-182 Fuel Exhaustion Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-182 Non-Fatal Bryan, TX May 21, 1994

On final approach to runway 14, a total loss of engine power occurred. Due to construction equipment, transmission lines, and vehicle traffic on a highway, the pilot made a decision to land in a field. During the landing in rough and uneven terrain, the nose gear, left main gear, and left wing were damaged. The pilot reported 15 gallons of fuel at the initial preflight.

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1994 C-182 Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine Tail Strike

C-182 Non-Fatal Ellejay, GA April 30, 1994

A student sport parachutist was preparing for a static line jump. The parachute inadvertently deployed as he was moving into jump position, outside of the airplane. Canopy static lines caught on the horizontal stabilizer, twisting the empennage.

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1994 C-170 Mechanical Failure Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-170 Non-Fatal Bushnell, FL April 26, 1994

The commercial pilot was about 50 feet agl on initial takeoff climb when the airplane started to vibrate and the engine started running rough. The pilot determined that he could not clear trees at the end of an open field and made a forced landing straight ahead maneuvering around some trees and cattle. The pilot stated he flared a little high, landed hard and the right main landing gear separated.

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1994 Beech 45 (Beech 18 military) Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Multi-Engine Preflight

Beech 45 Non-Fatal Acampo, CA April 24, 1994

The pilot was conducting a local skydiving flight. During the climb, both engines began to operate intermittently. The pilot instructed the parachutists to bail out at 9,000 feet msl and returned to the airport. The pilot failed to use carburetor heat during the descent. The pilot applied power to both engines while on final approach, but got no response.

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1994 C-208 Caravan Loss of Aircraft Control Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine Tail Strike

C-208 Caravan Non-Fatal Whitewright, TX April 3, 1994

During sport parachute operations the aircraft inadvertently stalled when too many jumpers attached themselves on the outside of the aircraft. The jumpers had been briefed on limiting the number to exit at one time to six; however, they ignored these instructions. As they departed the aircraft the pilot regained control and landed without further incident.

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1994 C-182 Loss of Aircraft Control Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-182 Non-Fatal Berea, KY April 2, 1994

The private pilot and four parachutists were on board the airplane as it taxied for takeoff. The wind conditions were reported between 14 and 16 knots. The pilot stated that he added full power, achieved flying speed, rotated, and began to climb out.

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1994 C-182 Fuel Exhaustion Non-Fatal Non-Fatal Single-Engine

C-182 Non-Fatal Nampa, ID February 27, 1994

The aircraft departed fully topped with 65 gallons of fuel on three 45 nautical mile minimum legs plus a total of five parachute drops involving ascents between 7,500 and 9,500 feet above ground level. During the descent from the fifth parachute drop the engine stopped developing power and the pilot in command executed a forced landing in a field. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with a barb wire fence and impacted a drainage ditch.

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