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August 19, 1992 · Benson-Callaway B-80 · N852DC
Paducah, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paducah, KY
Aircraft
Benson-Callaway B-80
Tail Number
N852DC
Operator
Ira D Farrington
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA179
THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD. THE PILOT SAID, 'FUEL STARVATION DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN FUEL LINES-POWER LOSS-LANDED IN 12' TALL CORN FIELD.' THE FAA DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE ACCIDENT UNTIL SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE OCCURRANCE. WHEN THE FAA INSPECTORS ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT WHERE THE WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED, THE GYROPLANE WAS BEING REBUILT AND NO DETERMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD. THE PILOT SAID, 'FUEL STARVATION DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN FUEL LINES-POWER LOSS-LANDED IN 12' TALL CORN FIELD.' THE FAA DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE ACCIDENT UNTIL SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE OCCURRANCE. WHEN THE FAA INSPECTORS ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT WHERE THE WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED, THE GYROPLANE WAS BEING REBUILT AND NO DETERMINATION OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBenson-Callaway B-80
Tail NumberN852DC
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIra D Farrington
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO