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June 4, 1992 · Commander C3C · N136E
Grain Valley, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Grain Valley, MO
Aircraft
Commander C3C
Tail Number
N136E
Operator
Sangamon Packet
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA162
THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES AND RISING TERRAIN ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE CARBURETOR WAS STUCK 3/4 CLOSED DUE TO A KINK IN THE CHOKE CONTROL CABLE NEAR THE CONTROL HANDLE IN THE COCKPIT. THE ENGINE HAD ACCUMULATED 40 HOURS SINCE A MAJOR OVERHAUL COMPLETED AUGUST 15, 1991.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE JAMMED (KINKED) CHOKE PLATE CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER AND COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES AND RISING TERRAIN ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE CARBURETOR WAS STUCK 3/4 CLOSED DUE TO A KINK IN THE CHOKE CONTROL CABLE NEAR THE CONTROL HANDLE IN THE COCKPIT. THE ENGINE HAD ACCUMULATED 40 HOURS SINCE A MAJOR OVERHAUL COMPLETED AUGUST 15, 1991.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGrain Valley (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCommander C3C
Tail NumberN136E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSangamon Packet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCurtis Wright · OX-5 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 61 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO