# NTSB CHI84LA254: Eagle DW-1, N8810Y, Oklee, MN, June 22, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 22, 1984, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Oklee, MN
- Coordinates: 47.830898, -95.850936 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.8309&lon=-95.8509&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12663
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA254
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12663/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA254

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering - aerial application
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - pull-up - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - crop

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED SPRAYING 60 ACRES OF LAND & WAS BEGINNING A PASS IN ANOTHER FIELD. HALF WAY THROUGH THE SPRAY PASS THE ENG QUIT. HE PULLED UP TO CLEAR A TREE & THE ACFT STALLED INTO A FIELD OF SUNFLOWERS. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ENG COULD BE FOUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8810Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8810Y-2008-08-29), registration cancelled 2008-08-29, S/N DW-1-0065-82, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Eagle Aircraft Co. DW-1
- Registry model: [Eagle EAGLE DW-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eagle-eagle-dw-1) (registry code 3230203) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: DW-1-0065-82
- Airframe hours: 120
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-M1B5D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Odell Priest
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, June 19, 1984
- Departed: MN84, OKLEE, MN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 4,763 total, 76 in this make and model, 94 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19840622026539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840622026539A), Jun 22, 1984: Eagle DW1, Oklee, MN, Destroyed. Pilot stated that engine quit during low level spray run. Aircraft was pulled up and stalled to avoid trees.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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