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May 4, 1991 · Aerospace Tech Of Australia N22B · N5590M
Richardsville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Richardsville, KY
Aircraft
Aerospace Tech Of Australia N22B
Tail Number
N5590M
Operator
S C Johnson & Son
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO91LA047
THE PILOT HAD JUST LEVELED AT FOUR THOUSAND FEET WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE LOST POWER. HE IMMEDIATELY TURNED BACK TOWARD HIS DEPARTURE FIELD BUT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WITH THE REMAINING ENGINE. HE THEN ELECTED TO MAKE A GEAR UP LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AS IT CAME TO A STOP IN THE GRASSY FIELD. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER EXITED THROUGH THE FORWARD DOORS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BROUGHT ON BY A FAILURE OF THE NO.2 MAIN ENGINE BEARING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT POWER ON THE REMAINING ENGINE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT.
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THE PILOT HAD JUST LEVELED AT FOUR THOUSAND FEET WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE LOST POWER. HE IMMEDIATELY TURNED BACK TOWARD HIS DEPARTURE FIELD BUT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WITH THE REMAINING ENGINE. HE THEN ELECTED TO MAKE A GEAR UP LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AS IT CAME TO A STOP IN THE GRASSY FIELD. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER EXITED THROUGH THE FORWARD DOORS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerospace Tech Of Australia N22B
Tail NumberN5590M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS C Johnson & Son
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C17B · Reciprocating · 420
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC