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Accident · Substantial damage
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FAA accident report · Amtr DRAGONFLY · Helena, MT · August 24, 1986

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Date
August 24, 1986 · 19:49 local
Place
Helena, MT
Airport
Helena
Phase of flight
Forced Landing
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
N4478V
NTSB investigation
NTSBDEN86LA236
Reported as
Amtr Dragonfly
Reported engine
AMTRVW HAPI60EVOLKS
Fatal injuries
0
Pilot’s flight hours
304 total155 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days
N4478VRegistration cancelled Jun 11, 2013 · Mayala Hjalmer A DRAGONFLYS/N 437 · Built 1985Airframe modelMayala Hjalmer A DRAGONFLYEngine modelVolkswagen CONVERSIONReciprocating

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What happened

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

Engine failed on short final. Aircraft landed short of runway. Throttle cable found binding.

As the FAA filed it

ENGINE FAILED ON SHORT FINAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY. THROTTLE CABLE FOUND BINDING.

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 DEN86LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelena, MTThe acft was on final apch after completing a x-country from billings, MT, when the accident occurred. The plt stated the acft was low after intercepting the VASI so power was added; however, the eng did not respond. The acft struck a small hill 300 ft short…Aug 25, 1986 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N4478V · 2

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

Accident 19980930027299AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Avon, MT(-23) Aircraft sustained substantial damage during emergency landing in a field approx. 3 miles north of Avon, Montana. Pilot stated to sheriff scott howard that engine oil pressure was lost prior to the emergency landing. Aircraft hours in block 14 and…Sep 30, 1998 · Substantial damageIncident 19890802046939IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Helena, MTMade abrupt turn after landing. Right gear failed. Crack in tail wheel attach arm. Rod missing from takeoff damage.Aug 2, 1989 · Minor damage