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June 4, 1993 · Bellanca 17-31 · N73SM
Leesport, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Leesport, PA
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-31
Tail Number
N73SM
Operator
Kendell & Cary Hilton
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC93LA099
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A TEST FLIGHT AFTER COMPLETION OF AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 600 FEET THE ENGINE LOST COMPLETE POWER AFTER THE PILOT REDUCED POWER. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES. THE FAA FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT WING TANK AND FUEL SATURATION IN THE GROUND NEAR THE RUPTURED LEFT FUEL TANK. THE FAA SUCCESSFULLY TEST RAN THE ENGINE AND NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHICH RESULTED IN FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A TEST FLIGHT AFTER COMPLETION OF AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 600 FEET THE ENGINE LOST COMPLETE POWER AFTER THE PILOT REDUCED POWER. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES. THE FAA FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT WING TANK AND FUEL SATURATION IN THE GROUND NEAR THE RUPTURED LEFT FUEL TANK. THE FAA SUCCESSFULLY TEST RAN THE ENGINE AND NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-31
Tail NumberN73SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKendell & Cary Hilton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1E5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:10
Weather SourceWFAC