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July 12, 1998 · Forney 415-C · N99294

Laurie, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Laurie, MO
Aircraft
Forney 415-C
Tail Number
N99294
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI98LA248

The pilot said that during a left turn to the crosswind leg during climb from takeoff, the aileron and elevator controls became jammed. He said he was unable to regain control prior to impact with trees and the terrain. He said after the airplane came to rest a post-impact fire ignited. An examination of the wreckage after the accident failed to reveal the nature of the jammed controls.

NTSB Probable Cause

the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On July 12, 1998, at 1600 central daylight time, a Forney 415-C, N99294, was destroyed on impact with trees and the terrain, and a post accident fire, about 3 miles southwest of Laurie, Missouri. The pilot and one passenger received serious injuries. A witness saw the airplane making a steep turn prior to disappearing below the trees. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight was originated from a private airstrip near Laurie, Missouri, at the time of the accident. The pilot said in a written statement, "... climbed to approximately 1700' mean sea level, made left turn to crosswind leg. While in left bank tried to level wings and found both aileron and elevator jammed." He further stated that he was unable to regain control of the airplane and it conti8nued in a descending left bank until impact. A post impact fire then ignited. A examination of the wreckage after the accident failed to reveal the nature of the jammed controls. One wing and a portion of the tail were not consumed by fire. An examination of the engine was negative for anomalies and is attached to this report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftForney 415-C
Tail NumberN99294
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data