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March 13, 1995 · Globe GC-1B · N78103

Norton, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Norton, KS
Aircraft
Globe GC-1B
Tail Number
N78103
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA112

THE PILOT, ALONG WITH A PILOT RATED PASSENGER (HIS MECHANIC), INITIATED A FLIGHT AFTER MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE. DURING THE FLIGHT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED TO READ ZERO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT THEN MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A TERRACED WHEAT FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED DAMAGE IN THE UNEVEN TERRAIN. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL THE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN ANY OF THE SYSTEMS EXAMINED.

NTSB Probable Cause

the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.

Full Narrative

On March 13, 1995, at 1730 central standard time, a Globe GC-1B, N78103, piloted by a private pilot, lost power and made a forced landing near Norton, Kansas. The airplane sustained substantial damage during the off airport landing. The pilot reported minor injuries, while his one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight originated at Norton, Kansas, at 1715. This flight was the first flight after maintenance on the engine. The pilot stated that during the flight the oil pressure went to zero and while he was attempting to return to the airport the engine began to run rough, and he then initiated a forced landing. An examination of the engine after the accident failed to reveal any mechanical anomalies. The examination verified that fuel was available, with approximately 16 gallons found. The spark plugs were in satisfactory condition, that there was continuity through the engine, and that all the cylinders had compression. The number one cylinder was removed and no anomalies were found. The oil pressure gage and sending units were checked and found to operate.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGlobe GC-1B
Tail NumberN78103
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data