Bellanca 1413-2 accident near Vancouver, Washington, January 25, 1986
On January 25, 1986 at about 8:15 pm local time, a Bellanca 1413-2, registered N74461, was destroyed in an accident near Vancouver, Washington (Evergreen Airpark airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 25, 1986 · about 8:15 pm local time
- Place
- Vancouver, Washington · Evergreen Airpark · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 1413-2
- Registration
- N74461 · no longer on the register · serial 1574
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: flight instructor, private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine
- Flight time: 4,481 hours in all; 9 in this make and model; 45 in the last 90 days; 4,400 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: rgt
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,590 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 14, 1985
- Maximum gross weight: 2,100 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Franklin 6A4-150-B3 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: S47 Tillamook OR at 7:40 pm
- Destination: 59S Vancouver WA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 10, 2,400 ft by 42 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 100° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 50°F (10°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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