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April 26, 1994 · Cessna 170A · N9530A

Bushnell, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Bushnell, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9530A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA127

The commercial pilot was about 50 feet agl on initial takeoff climb when the airplane started to vibrate and the engine started running rough. The pilot determined that he could not clear trees at the end of an open field and made a forced landing straight ahead maneuvering around some trees and cattle. The pilot stated he flared a little high, landed hard and the right main landing gear separated. Subsequent examination of the engine assembly by the FAA and the pilot revealed the exhaust valve seat on the No. 3 cylinder was loose.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3 cylinder.

Full Narrative

On April 26, 1994, about 1542 eastern standard time, a Cessna 170A, N9530A, registered to Dennis W. Woodard, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 paradrop flight, experienced a partial loss of power on initial climb from Bushnell Airport, Bushnell, Florida. The pilot made a forced landing straight ahead to an open field maneuvering around some cows and trees. The pilot stated he flared a little high, landed hard, and the right main landing gear separated. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot received minor injuries and the three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated about 2 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated on climb at about 50 feet agl, the airplane started to vibrate, and the engine ran rough. He thought he had blown a cylinder, and he made a forced landing straight ahead to avoid colliding with a tree line at the end of an open field. Examination of the engine by the FAA and the registered owner revealed the engine exhaust valve on the No. 3 cylinder was loose.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:42 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9530A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-B · Reciprocating · 145
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data