Casualties unknown

1982-09-17: Beech C23 (N9218S) — Alyair Aviaton Corporation — Yakima, WA

Yakima, WA, US

On September 17, 1982, a Beech C23 (registration N9218S) operated by Alyair Aviaton Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Yakima, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft on a flight from California to Yakima, Washington, made a forced landing in a cow pasture after the pilot reported being out of fuel. The aircraft became airborne again after crossing a ditch and collided with a fence, resulting in wing and vertical stabilizer damage.

Incident Overview

An aircraft on the final leg of a flight from California to Yakima, Washington, experienced a fuel-related event during descent. The pilot reported to the Yakima tower that the aircraft was out of fuel. A forced landing was then executed in a cow pasture.

Sequence of Events

According to the report, the aircraft had not been refueled during a stop at Goldendale, Washington. While descending toward Yakima, the pilot communicated the fuel shortage to air traffic control. During the subsequent forced landing in a cow pasture, the aircraft crossed a ditch, became airborne again, and then collided with a fence.

Damage Assessment

The collision with the fence resulted in damage to the wing and vertical stabilizer. No other damage was reported.

Additional Details

The aircraft was on the last leg of its journey from California to Yakima. No information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or the time of day. The weather conditions and any further ATC involvement were not specified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X05115. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.