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September 13, 1992 · Tinsman RV6 · N42JT
Foristell, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Foristell, MO
Aircraft
Tinsman RV6
Tail Number
N42JT
Operator
Tinsman James Wesley
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DCA04
THE AIRPLANE LOST ENGINE POWER ON THE DOWNWIND LEG OF THE LANDING PATTERN. THE AIRPLANE WAS AT ALTITUDE THAT THE PILOT JUDGED TO BE INSUFFICIENT TO REACH THE AIRSTRIP, AND AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TRANSMISSION LINES DURING THE APPROACH AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DISCOVERED A FAULTY SEAL WHICH ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO RUN TOO RICH TO SUSTAIN OPERATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REACH THE RUNWAY FROM THE DOWNWIND LEG, AND THE PRESENCE OF TRANSMISSION WIRES IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING SITE.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE LOST ENGINE POWER ON THE DOWNWIND LEG OF THE LANDING PATTERN. THE AIRPLANE WAS AT ALTITUDE THAT THE PILOT JUDGED TO BE INSUFFICIENT TO REACH THE AIRSTRIP, AND AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TRANSMISSION LINES DURING THE APPROACH AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DISCOVERED A FAULTY SEAL WHICH ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO RUN TOO RICH TO SUSTAIN OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWoodliff Air Park (25nm NNE)
Runway0
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTinsman RV6
Tail NumberN42JT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTinsman James Wesley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-EIA · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC