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August 3, 1995 · Aero Commander S2R · N5663X

Wyatt, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wyatt, MO
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Tail Number
N5663X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA265

While en route to apply chemicals to a crop field, the airplane sustained an engine power loss. The pilot made a forced landing in a crop field and encountered a ditch during rollout. Examination of the airplane and engine after the accident failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies. A weather reporting station 26 miles northwest of the accident site reported a temperature of 89 degrees (F) and a dew point of 72 degrees (F) 29 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot stated that he did not use the carburetor heat.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to carburetor ice. Factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 2, 1995, at 1930 central daylight time, an Aero Commander S2R, N5663X, operated by a commercial pilot, received substantial damage during a forced landing, three miles east of Wyatt, Missouri. The airplane sustained a loss of engine power during a flight to apply chemicals to a crop field. The pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 137 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed Charleston, Missouri, at 1900. The pilot stated that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. He then made a forced landing in a crop field and the airplane sustained substantial damage when the landing gear impacted a ditch. The pilot stated that he did not know the reason for the loss of power. He said that he thought the temperature was too high for carburetor icing, but that he had not used carburetor heat. Subsequent to the accident an examination of the airplane was conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The inspector who examined the airplane found no pre-existing mechanical anomalies. He stated that weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing. There was a weather reporting station 26 miles to the northwest of the accident site. Thirty-nine minutes prior to the accident that station was reporting a temperature of 89 degrees (F) with a dew point of 72 degrees (F).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander S2R
Tail NumberN5663X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data