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October 29, 1995 · Cessna 170B · N3152A

Reklaw, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Reklaw, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N3152A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA038

THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE AIRPLANE WAS CLIMBING THROUGH 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, IMPACTING BUSHES AND SHRUBS. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED ENGINE OPERATION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On October 29, 1995, at 1100 central standard time, a Cessna 170B, N3152A, collided with trees during a forced landing during takeoff near Reklaw, Texas. The commercial pilot and his passenger sustained minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight for which a flight plan was not filed. According to the pilot, the engine lost power at approximately 50 feet above the ground during initial takeoff climb from the Flying M Ranch private airstrip. The pilot elected to continue straight ahead and the airplane overran the end of the 3,500 foot grass airstrip impacting brushes and shrubs at the departure end of the runway. An examination or the engine did not reveal any anomalies that could have prevented engine operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportFlying M Ranch (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN3152A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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