November 2005 Edition Chapter #407

www.eaa407.org
South East Idaho Officers:
Austin Moses, President
Gary Shipley, Vice President
Pete Stewart, Secretary
Harold Mothersill, Treasurer/Website
Dale Cresap, Newsletter
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President's message:

Last month's meeting: Our thanks to Eldon Corry for the enthusiastic presentation on cooperative aircraft ownership and Sport Aircraft promotion. We had a good crowd and a lot of interest in the letsfly.org program.

Next Meeting:
November 19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in Pocatello . Come learn aircraft coverings from Jeanine Lawler. Then watch a first flight video of a Hatz Biplane like Hal Johansen is building.

We will also hold nominations for Vice President and Treasurer. If you have interest in or want to suggest someone for the positions, please give me a call at 785-3366.

Calendars will be available to order at the meeting as well. This year's calendar will be a larger 14" X 16" size featuring some of the world's finest aviation photography, including exclusive air-to-air photos of White Knight/SpaceShipOne taken during AirVenture 2005. Price will range from $8.50 each down to $5.00 each depending on the volume we order.

Gary Shipley has tendered his resignation as Vice President and Young Eagles Coordinator due to some additional stress in his life. We thank Gary for his hard work and dedication, especially in the Young Eagles program.

As many of you have heard, there was an accident in the Seattle area last month, resulting in the death of a pilot and two young eagles. I don't know any details, but it is a reminder to each of us of the precious cargo we carry on the young eagle flights. I for one am appreciative of the backup insurance that EAA provides when we are participating in this activity. Thanks to all who have safely flown these young people.

Austin
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Editor’s Report:
Details of the Young Eagle accident have been difficult to come by. Here is the preliminary NTSB report. It appears the pilot continued a takeoff run after running off the runway and knocking down a sign. I still believe in this program and have taken over as YE coordinator.

NTSB Identification: SEA06FA007
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, October 15, 2005 in Everett, WA
Aircraft: Piper PA-28-140, registration: N5FN
Injuries: 3 Fatal.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

On October 15, 2005, at 0947 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N5FN, was destroyed due to impact with trees/terrain near Paine Field (PAE), Everett, Washington. The instrument rated private pilot and his two passengers were fatally injured. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight which had two Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Young Eagle participants on board. The aircraft was performing a go-around at the time of the landing; event organizers said that the aircraft was scheduled to land at Paine Field to allow the two Young Eagle participants to exchange seats. After departure from Paine Field, the airplane was scheduled to return to Boeing Field (BOI); no flight plan had been filed.

Event organizers said that the airplane departed Boeing Field at approximately 0925; the Air Traffic Control controller said that the airplane was cleared to land at Paine Field at 0942. A black skid mark was found on the left side of the approach end of runway 16L (left), and another skid mark started 20 feet later, in the grass, and 10 feet to the left of the first mark. The two parallel marks veered left until both marks were in the grass. The marks in the grass proceeded parallel to the runway to the F-2 taxiway sign, which had been broken from its two supports. Several witnesses reported seeing the airplane depart on the runway heading, but at a very low altitude.

At approximately 7,000 feet from the F-2 taxiway sign, two trees (approximately 80 feet tall) had their top 20 feet (approximate) broken off. The airplane's wreckage was found approximately 175 to 225 feet southwest of these trees. The main wreckage was inverted in a 30 foot square area, and the left wing's leading edge was bent aft in accordion fashion to the mid span. The right wing was found separated from the fuselage, and located approximately 35 feet beyond it. The postimpact fire consumed the airplane.

Balance Sheet as of 10/11/2005
ASSETS
	Cash and Bank Accounts
	EAA 407 Checking Account	1,195.66
	2 Year CD	4,158.06
	ISU Savings	25.00
TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts			5,378.72
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
	LIABILITIES	0.00
	EQUITY	5,378.72
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY			5,378.72

Profit & Loss Statement
INCOME
	Calendar Sales	195.00
	Dues	682.00
	Interest Inc	158.06
	Raffle	54.00
	EAA Rebate	20.00
	TOTAL INCOME		1,109.06
EXPENSES
	Gifts Given	45.45
	Website	147.87
	ISU Scholarship	500.00
	TOTAL EXPENSES		693.32
TOTAL INCOME – EXPENSES			415.74