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June 17, 1994 · Piper PA-28 · N5025S
St. Joseph, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Joseph, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28
Tail Number
N5025S
Operator
Jack and Ruby Hill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA206
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT THE NEAREST AIRPORT. WHEN HE REALIZED THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT MAKE THE AIRPORT, HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A FIELD. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE #2 CYLINDER HAD FRACTURED AT MID BARREL.
NTSB Probable Cause
the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.
Full Narrative
On June 17, 1994, about 1400 central daylight time, a Piper PA- 28, N5025S, experienced a loss of engine power while en route from Kearney, Nebraska, to Washington, Missouri. The pilot made a forced landing on a field approximately two miles east of St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Missouri. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions on an IFR flight plan. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing at St. Joseph Airport. When he realized that the airplane would not make the airport, he elected to land on a field. During the landing roll, the airplane's nose gear collapsed. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the #2 cylinder had fractured at mid barrel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28
Tail NumberN5025S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack and Ruby Hill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45