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July 3, 1992 · Aero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A · N7616V
Harlingen, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Harlingen, TX
Aircraft
Aero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail Number
N7616V
Operator
Texas Dusting Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92DRG02
DURING AN AGRICULTURE SPRAYING FLIGHT THE FLAG MAN NOTICED THE AIRPLANE ON FIRE. USING HIS RADIO HE NOTIFIED THE PILOT OF THE SITUATION. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO AN AREA ADJACENT TO A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATED. FOLLOWING THE LANDING THE AIRPLANE WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A FUEL LINE HAD COME LOOSE DUE TO IT NOT BEING CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INFLIGHT FIRE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL FITTING AND FUEL LINE DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
Full Narrative
DURING AN AGRICULTURE SPRAYING FLIGHT THE FLAG MAN NOTICED THE AIRPLANE ON FIRE. USING HIS RADIO HE NOTIFIED THE PILOT OF THE SITUATION. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO AN AREA ADJACENT TO A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATED. FOLLOWING THE LANDING THE AIRPLANE WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A FUEL LINE HAD COME LOOSE DUE TO IT NOT BEING CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail NumberN7616V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTexas Dusting Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-GIC5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind100°
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT