# NTSB SEA86LA238: Beech A24R, N66BW, Kent, WA, September 1, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 1, 1986, 14:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Kent, WA
- Location: 47.3809° N, 122.2348° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Kent, WA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.3809&lon=-122.2348&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40496
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA238
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40496/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA238

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, takeoff - initial climb
- In flight collision with object, landing
  - object - tree(s)
  - clearance - not possible, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission
- Fire/explosion, landing

## Analysis

A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED AT ABOUT 600 FEET AGL. A SLIGHT LEFT TURN WAS MADE TO LAND ONTO A ROAD. THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A TREE SEPARATING IT FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT'S GEAR CAUGHT POWER LINES AND THE AIRCRAFT THEN STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXPLOSION WAS FOLLOWED BY AN INTENSE FIRE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N66BW](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N66BW-2013-02-13), registration cancelled 2013-02-13, S/N MC-5, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH A24R
- Registry model: [Beech A24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a24r) (registry code 1151252) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MC-5
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Part 91
- Registered owner: Dee Fox
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: S36, KENT, WA
- Airport: S36, Crest Airpark

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 27,800 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19860901082219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860901082219A), Sep 1, 1986: Beech A24R, Kent, WA, Destroyed. The engine lost power during takeoff. Aircraft struck a tree during the forced landing. Cause of failure unknown.

## Other investigations on N66BW (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 LAX75FUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ04), Aug 10, 1974: Beech A24R (N66BW), Lancaster, 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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