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June 20, 1996 · Wsk Pzl Mielec AN-2 · N67AN

Weir, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Weir, TX
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec AN-2
Tail Number
N67AN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA263

During departure climb, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. Emergency procedures were executed and a forced approach/landing was initiated to a field. While on the approach, the pilot observed a ditch running across the proposed landing pathway. He turned the airplane right to parallel the ditch. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to avoid a building by intentionally ground looping the airplane. During this avoidance maneuver, the left wing struck the building. Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine had seized due to an internal failure. The reason for the engine's internal failure was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

engine seizure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 1996, at 0950 central daylight time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec AN-2, N67AN, registered to and operated by a private owner, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Weir, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. A flight plan was not filed for the flight which originated from Georgetown Municipal Airport, Georgetown, Texas. The pilot reported the following information to the NTSB and the FAA inspector. During the departure climb from runway 18, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. Emergency procedures were executed and a forced approach/landing was initiated to a field. While on the approach the pilot observed a ditch running across the proposed landing pathway. The pilot elected to turn the airplane to the right to parallel the ditch. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to avoid a building by intentionally ground looping the airplane. During this avoidance maneuver, the left wing struck the building. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed that both wings were structurally damaged, and the engine had seized due to an internal failure. The source of the engine's internal failure was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec AN-2
Tail NumberN67AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ASZ-621R · Reciprocating · 1000
Seats12

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data