# NTSB DEN84LA215: Eagle DW-1, N8802R, Marion, SD, June 25, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 25, 1984, 17:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Marion, SD
- Coordinates: 43.419151, -97.260643 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.4192&lon=-97.2606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 16427
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN84LA215
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/16427/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA215

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise
  - aircraft preflight - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - lubricating system - leak (contributing factor)
  - window,flight compartment window/windshield - dirty(foggy) (contributing factor)
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - not possible, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

IN CRUISE FLT, OIL COVERED THE WINDSCREEN AND PLT ELECTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD. ACFT COLLIDED WITH A MAILBOX ON ROLL OUT AND NOSED OVER. OIL FILLER CAP FOUND LOOSE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8802R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8802R), registered now, S/N DW-1-0018-81, built 1981 (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: DW1 001881
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-M1B5D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Leslie C. Boler
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 63; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 10,800 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19840625033629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840625033629A), Jun 25, 1984: Eagle DW1, Marion, SD, Substantial damage. Forward windscreen became obscured by engine oil. Struck mailbox, veered off road into ditch. Oil filler cap loose.

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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