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February 8, 1999 · Miller/Bell TR-1 · N9194X

Hiwasse, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hiwasse, AR
Aircraft
Miller/Bell TR-1
Tail Number
N9194X
Operator
Bobby R Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW99LA079

The aircraft collided with a hog-house during a precautionary landing after the engine oil pressure dropped to zero. The pilot set up for a landing in an east-west oriented field; however, the wind was from the south at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. During the landing flare, the wind pushed the airplane into the side of a poultry house, resulting in the aircraft spinning around and coming to rest in the field. The pilot inspected the engine compartment and found that the adell clamp on the oil-cooler inlet line had 'separated' allowing the engine oil to drain out.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, the lack of suitable terrain, and the separation of the adell clamp for the oil cooler inlet line.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 1999, approximately 1720 central standard time, a Miller/Bell TR-1 amateur-built experimental airplane, N9194X, was substantially damaged when it impacted a building during a precautionary landing near Hiwasse, Arkansas. The private pilot and his passenger, who were the builders and owners of the airplane, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 local flight, which originated from Smith Field, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, approximately 1635. According to the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), and telephone interviews conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that approximately 45 minutes into the flight he heard the engine noise change. The pilot then checked the oil pressure, which indicated zero. After reducing engine power, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a road adjacent to a field and a hog-house. The pilot stated that the winds were from the south; however, the road ran along an east-west heading. According to the pilot, during the landing flare, the wind pushed the aircraft into the side of the hog-house. The aircraft's right wing scraped the side of hog-house causing the airplane to spin around and impact a three foot extension of the building. At 1139, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport weather observation facility, which is approximately 15 miles northeast of the accident site, was reporting the wind from 180 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. The FAA inspector reported that the left wing spar was damaged and the nose gear collapsed. According to the pilot, upon inspection of the aircraft following the accident, he noticed that the adell clamp for the oil cooler inlet line had "separated," which allowed the oil to spill overboard. The airplane had accumulated a total of 41 hours since its original airworthiness inspection dated April 17,1998.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMiller/Bell TR-1
Tail NumberN9194X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBobby R Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:39
Weather SourceWFAC

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