On January 19, 1985, a Maule M-5-235C (registration N6176M) operated by James A Fors was involved in an aviation accident near Wenatchee, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot made a precautionary landing on a snow-covered grain field after his artificial horizon failed and darkness approached, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a snow-covered grain field. He stated that his artificial horizon was inoperative and that darkness was approaching. Additionally, he reported seeing a needle flicker but was unsure if it indicated a fuel gauge or oil pressure gauge issue. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over in 10 inches of snow.
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A pilot made a precautionary landing on a snow-covered grain field after his artificial horizon failed and darkness approached, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
The accident on 19 Jan 1985 involved a Maule M-5-235C, registration N6176M, operated by James A Fors, at Wenatchee, WA.
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