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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-31-350 · Barrow, AK · July 3, 1986

Date: July 3, 1986 · 20:25 local
Place: Barrow, AK
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Operator: CSAA
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N4109E
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC86LA099
Reported as: Piper PA31350
Reported engine: Lycoming TIO540J2BD
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,750 total86 in this make and model140 in the last 90 days

N4109ERegistration cancelled Aug 16, 1996 · Piper PA-31-350S/N 318353003 Airframe modelPiper PA-31-350

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Shut down right engine due to oil leak. Accidentally closed left firewall cutoff valve. Landed gear up on tundra.

As the FAA filed it

SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO OIL LEAK. ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED LEFT FIREWALL CUTOFF VALVE. LANDED GEAR UP ON TUNDRA.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ANC86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow, AKThe plt stated there were mechanical problems with the acft but it was decided to fly it back to another arpt for repairs. Enroute the plt shut down the right eng because of an oil leak. While attempting to crossfeed fuel, the plt accidently pushed the left…Jul 4, 1986 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N4109E · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19960524045629AForced/Precautionary Landing · Point Hope, AKNose baggage door opened on takeoff. Baggage hit left prop. Got belwo umc. Landed on sea ice. Will fly door open.May 24, 1996 · Substantial damage Accident 19900416009509AForced/Precautionary Landing · Deadhorse, AKBaggage door opened on climb. Engine cover damaged horizontal stabilizer. Locking spring missing. Wrong restraint.Apr 16, 1990 · Substantial damage Incident 19870623040899ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Nome, AKOn takeoff left gear piston, wheel and brake unit separated. On landing found sheared retaining pins.Jun 23, 1987 · Minor damage