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April 23, 1993 · Boeing E75 · N181RF
Zanesville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Zanesville, OH
Aircraft
Boeing E75
Tail Number
N181RF
Operator
Thomas T Ungurean
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA089
THE PILOT WAS HIGH AND ABOUT 5 MILES OUT ON THE APPROACH WHEN HE PULLED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND CONTINUED TOWARD THE RUNWAY. WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS LOW, HE ADVANCED THE THROTTLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WOODED AREA. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE. WHEN INTERVIEWED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE PILOT AGREED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED SEVERAL SECONDS TO BUILD UP POWER WITH THE THROTTLE AT IDLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLE BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS HIGH AND ABOUT 5 MILES OUT ON THE APPROACH WHEN HE PULLED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND CONTINUED TOWARD THE RUNWAY. WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS LOW, HE ADVANCED THE THROTTLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WOODED AREA. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE. WHEN INTERVIEWED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE PILOT AGREED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED SEVERAL SECONDS TO BUILD UP POWER WITH THE THROTTLE AT IDLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 EDT
Nearest AirportTerry Thompson (0nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing E75
Tail NumberN181RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas T Ungurean
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC