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April 6, 1991 · Cessna 195 · N1504D
California, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
California, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N1504D
Operator
Earl Thomas Hull
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO91FA040
WITNESSES REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING ERRATICALLY AS THE PILOT WAS TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN AND LIFT OFF OCCURRED ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED SLOWLY AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT 2000 FEET BEYOND THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE WAS BURNED FROM IMPACT RELATED FIRE. THE EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING ERRATICALLY AS THE PILOT WAS TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN AND LIFT OFF OCCURRED ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED SLOWLY AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT 2000 FEET BEYOND THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE WAS BURNED FROM IMPACT RELATED FIRE. THE EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 EST
Nearest AirportSt. Mary'S County (1nm WNW)
Runway29
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN1504D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorEarl Thomas Hull
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755A-2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:11
Weather SourceWFAC