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July 25, 1996 · Steward Breezy · N2343

Owasso, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Owasso, OK
Aircraft
Steward Breezy
Tail Number
N2343
Operator
In Your Face
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA318

The pilot stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, an unrestrained cardboard folder being carried in the baggage tray departed the airplane impacting the wooden propeller. The pilot further stated that the airplane 'started shaking violently' and he was unable to maintain flight with the unbalanced propeller. During the ensuing forced landing to a road running perpendicular to the end of the runway, the airplane overran the road and crossed a ditch into a hedge row of trees and bushes.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to secure his cargo prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 1996, at 1115 central daylight time, a Steward Breezy home built airplane, N2343, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Owasso, Oklahoma. The private pilot and one of his passengers were not injured while one of his passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was owned and operated by a 6-way partnership under "In Your Face." Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight. In the enclosed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he completed a 20 minute local flight and returned to the Gundy's Airport. The pilot added that his passenger, his two nieces, requested to make another flight. The pilot further stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, an unrestrained cardboard folder being carried in the baggage tray departed the airplane impacting the wooden propeller. The pilot further stated that the airplane "started shaking violently" and he was unable to maintain flight with the unbalanced propeller. During the ensuing forced landing to a road that runs perpendicular to the end of the runway, the airplane overran the road and crossed a ditch into a hedge row of trees and bushes. Both wings and the wing struts sustained structural damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportGundy'S (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSteward Breezy
Tail NumberN2343
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIn Your Face
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data