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June 7, 1992 · Siai-Marchetti SF260B · N22FD
Decatur, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Decatur, TX
Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti SF260B
Tail Number
N22FD
Operator
Homer F Woodard
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92FA152
AN ITALIAN BUILT MILITARY TRAINER EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DURING A DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT FOR A PROSPECTIVE BUYER. THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE OIL PUMP SHAFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING A FORCED LANDING TO A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT DEVELOPED DURING AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, EXPLODED AND BURNED. A 1975 SERVICE BULLETIN RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED SHAFT WITH AN IMPROVED SHAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE OIL PUMP. FACTORS WERE NON COMPLIANCE WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN, THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN, AND INADVERTENT STALL.
Full Narrative
AN ITALIAN BUILT MILITARY TRAINER EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DURING A DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT FOR A PROSPECTIVE BUYER. THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE OIL PUMP SHAFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING A FORCED LANDING TO A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT DEVELOPED DURING AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, EXPLODED AND BURNED. A 1975 SERVICE BULLETIN RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED SHAFT WITH AN IMPROVED SHAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftSiai-Marchetti SF260B
Tail NumberN22FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHomer F Woodard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC