# NTSB SEA86LA045: Bellanca 1413-2, N74461, Vancouver, WA, January 25, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 25, 1986, 12:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Vancouver, WA
- Coordinates: 45.619274, -122.570472 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.6193&lon=-122.5705&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40348
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA045
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40348/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA045

## Analysis

A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DUE TO A PREVIOUSLY BURNT FLEX HOSE WHICH BLOCKED AIR FROM COMING INTO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK TREES BEFORE IT CAME TO REST ON THE ROOF TOP OF A RESIDENCE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
  - induction air control/system - blocked(total) (cause)
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - tree(s)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N74461](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N74461-1989-03-06), registration cancelled 1989-03-06, S/N 1574 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 1413-2
- Registry model: [Bellanca 14-13-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-14-13-2) (registry code 1201004) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1574
- Airframe hours: 2590
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4-150-B3 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Henry Perry
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 14, 1985
- Departed: S47, TILLAMOOK, OR
- Destination: 59S, VANCOUVER, WA
- Airport: 59S, Evergreen Airpark, runway 10, 2,400 × 42 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 66; private, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 4,481 total, 9 in this make and model, 4,400 as pilot in command, 45 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 100° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °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 19860125001299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860125001299A), Jan 25, 1986: Blanca STC1413, Vancouver, WA, Destroyed. Engine quit on final due to fabric from flex hose hanging limp over air box. Struck trees and a house near runway.

## Other investigations on N74461 (1)

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.

- [NTSB LAX70DUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUM03), Jan 4, 1970: Bellanca 14-13 (N74461), Chula Vista, CA, substantial damage

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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