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January 29, 1992 · Bellanca 17-30 · N4869V
Oklahoma City, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1992
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30
Tail Number
N4869V
Operator
Sludge Disposal
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92FA061
ACCORDING TO THE RIGHT SEAT PILOT-IN-COMMAND, THE LEFT SEAT NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT MADE THE IFR TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO TREES AS THE PIC WAS LOOKING AT A CHART & PUTTING A VOR INTO THE LORAN. THE PIC WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LEFT SEAT PILOT. TOXICOLOGICAL TEST RESULTS ON THE LEFT SEAT PILOT REVEALED DIPHENHYDRAMINE AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE (ANTIHISTAMINES) IN THE URINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE SECOND PILOT'S (LEFT SEAT) FAILURE TO ATTAIN A POSITIVE RATE-OF-CLIMB DURING AN INSTRUMENT TAKEOFF, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER, AND THE COPILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TIME AND TRAINING.
Full Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE RIGHT SEAT PILOT-IN-COMMAND, THE LEFT SEAT NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT MADE THE IFR TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO TREES AS THE PIC WAS LOOKING AT A CHART & PUTTING A VOR INTO THE LORAN. THE PIC WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LEFT SEAT PILOT. TOXICOLOGICAL TEST RESULTS ON THE LEFT SEAT PILOT REVEALED DIPHENHYDRAMINE AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE (ANTIHISTAMINES) IN THE URINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:33 CST
Nearest AirportExpressway Airpark (1nm NE)
Runway2
Runway Length3350 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30
Tail NumberN4869V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSludge Disposal
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT