Aviation Accident Summary SEA86LA226

KELSO, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N10LH

HEGSTED S16B

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON FINAL WHEN THE ENGINE CEASED OPERATING. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH TOUCHDOWN BEING ABOUT 100 YARDS SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A HARD LANDING WAS MADE WITH THE AIRCRAFT COMING TO REST INVERTED. THE NEEDLE VALVE TO THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE BACKED OUT 1/2' WITH NO SAFETY WIRING PRESENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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