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April 13, 1992 · Cessna 172P · N54736
Kellyville, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Kellyville, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54736
Operator
David a Kessler
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92FA127
THE PILOT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FOR A PIPELINE PATROL, AND WAS MANEUVERING NEAR THE AIRSTRIP. WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING THE ENGINE SOUND DECREASE IN VOLUME. ONE WITNESS STATED THAT 'THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING AT HALF POWER.' PILOT PASSED UP OPPORTUNITY TO LAND IN CLEAR FIELD APPROXIMATELY ONE-QUARTER MILE WEST OF AIRSTRIP, AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP. AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES AT FIELD BOUNDARY AND CRASHED ONTO AIRSTRIP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE THROTTLE HANDLE. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OVERHAULED TWICE, AND HAD ACCUMULATED 7218 HOURS OPERATING TIME. NO RECORD OF THROTTLE CONTROL REPLACEMENT COULD BE FOUND. MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE MANUAL RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 1500 HOURS.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL AND MISJUDGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE BY THE PILOT IN TRYING TO STRETCH THE FORCED LANDING APPROACH TO MAKE IT TO THE AIRSTRIP.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FOR A PIPELINE PATROL, AND WAS MANEUVERING NEAR THE AIRSTRIP. WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING THE ENGINE SOUND DECREASE IN VOLUME. ONE WITNESS STATED THAT 'THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING AT HALF POWER.' PILOT PASSED UP OPPORTUNITY TO LAND IN CLEAR FIELD APPROXIMATELY ONE-QUARTER MILE WEST OF AIRSTRIP, AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP. AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES AT FIELD BOUNDARY AND CRASHED ONTO AIRSTRIP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE THROTTLE HANDLE. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OVERHAULED TWICE, AND HAD ACCUMULATED 7218 HOURS OPERATING TIME. NO RECORD OF THROTTLE CONTROL REPLACEMENT COULD BE FOUND. MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE MANUAL RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 1500 HOURS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 CDT
Nearest AirportNeversweat Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54736
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid a Kessler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC