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November 4, 1995 · Boeing E75N1 · N1535M

Wauchula, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Boeing E75N1
Tail Number
N1535M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA018

THE PILOT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 1,500 FEET AGL WHEN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING TO THE ONLY AVAILABLE LANDING AREA. ON LANDING ROLLOUT THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY REVEALED THE SERRATED TEETH ON THE VALVE TIMING GEAR AND THE INTERMEDIATE CAM GEAR WERE WORN, PREVENTING THE VALVE TRAIN AND GENERATOR FROM OPERATING.

NTSB Probable Cause

A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WORN SERRATED TEETH ON THE VALVE TIMING GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR WHICH PREVENTED THE VALVE TRAIN AND GENERATOR FROM OPERATING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On November 4, 1995, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Boeing E75N1, N1535M, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a total loss of engine power in cruise flight, and made a forced landing in the vicinity of Wauchula, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, about 1 hour 25 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was in cruise flight at 1,500 feet agl when the airplane experienced a decrease in engine rpm. He saw a flame in the vicinity of the engine exhaust and the engine made a "clunk, clunk" noise followed by a total loss of engine power. The left main landing gear collided with a drainage ditch on touchdown and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the engine assembly revealed the serrated teeth on the timing gear and intermediate cam drive gear were worn. This prevented the valve train and the generator from operating.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing E75N1
Tail NumberN1535M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48
Weather SourceWFAC

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