# NTSB CHI85LA319: Piper PA-20, N7619K, Madelia, MN, July 28, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 28, 1985, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Madelia, MN
- Coordinates: 44.040702, -94.4094 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0407&lon=-94.4094&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13167
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI85LA319
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13167/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA319

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - fluid,fuel - contamination (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - water (cause)
  - refueling - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - crop (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - crop (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING CRUISE ENGINE POWER WAS LOST. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. DURING LANDING IN AN OATS FIELD THE ACFT NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7619K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7619K), registered now, S/N 20-436, built 1950 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-20
- Registry model: [Piper PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20) (registry code 7102002) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 587-21
- Airframe hours: 1425
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D 135 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Clifford E. Nasby
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 1, 1984, 38 hours before
- Departed: MBG, MOLBRIDGE, SD
- Destination: AUM, AUSTIN, MN
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: Unknown

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,228 total, 1,228 in this make and model, 39 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F
- Observed at: FSD

## 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 19850728034459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850728034459A), Jul 28, 1985: Piper PA20, Madelia, MN, Substantial damage. Nosed over in field after loss of power in flight. Water and mineral deposts in fuel system, residue in carburetor.

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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