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May 2, 1991 · Maule M-4-220C · N40676
Beluga, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Beluga, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40676
Operator
James D Ferry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA054
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD REDUCED ENGINE POWER TO IDLE AND MADE A LOW PASS OVER A SNOW COVERED STRIP. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO RESUME THE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILED. THERE WAS NO SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA AVAILABLE. THE PILOT DID NOT REMEMBER APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT UNTIL AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO UNDETERMINED CAUSES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE AVAILABLE LANDING AREA.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD REDUCED ENGINE POWER TO IDLE AND MADE A LOW PASS OVER A SNOW COVERED STRIP. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO RESUME THE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILED. THERE WAS NO SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA AVAILABLE. THE PILOT DID NOT REMEMBER APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT UNTIL AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40676
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames D Ferry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A350-C1 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO