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June 6, 1993 · Piper PA-22-135 · N8236C
Kewanee, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kewanee, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N8236C
Operator
Maple City Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA191
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT INITIATED A LEFT CLIMBING TURN TO DEPART THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. DURING THE TURN THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE PILOT STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND '... GOT TO SLOW...' TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD IN A CORN FIELD AND NOSED OVER ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. AN ON-SCENE INVESTIGATION REVEALED WHAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S PRINCIPAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR REFERRED TO AS 'TRACES' OF FUEL FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS, CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL, AND ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT INITIATED A LEFT CLIMBING TURN TO DEPART THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. DURING THE TURN THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE PILOT STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS NOT HIGH ENOUGH AND '... GOT TO SLOW...' TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD IN A CORN FIELD AND NOSED OVER ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. AN ON-SCENE INVESTIGATION REVEALED WHAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S PRINCIPAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR REFERRED TO AS 'TRACES' OF FUEL FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS, CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL, AND ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN8236C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMaple City Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC