N81962 (Shull John E SHULL STEEN SKYBOLT) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on March 14, 1949.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1990 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N81962.

April 6, 1984Accident
FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS THE PLT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS ON BOTH LEFT ENGINES WHILE TURNING FROM LEFT BASE TO FINAL FOR LDG. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND ELECTED TO REDUCE POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINES. DURING THE FORCED LDG ROLL THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 3 DITCHES AS WELL AS SMALL TREES.
DE Havilland DH 114
April 5, 1984Accident
For undetermined reasons the pilot experienced a power loss on both left engines while turning from left base to final for landing. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and elected to reduce power on the right engines. During the forced landing roll the aircraft collided with three ditches as well as small trees.
De Havilland DH.114 Heron
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base turn Findings 1. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined ---------- Occurrence #2: forced landing Phase of operation: descent - emergency ---------- Occurrence #3: on ground/water encounter with terrain/water Phase of operation: landing - roll Findings 2. Full accident record