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June 13, 1991 · Piper PA-36-300 · N59661
Oakley, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oakley, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-300
Tail Number
N59661
Operator
John Holzmeister
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91DCQ06
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT WAS RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER A TWO HOUR AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THE STALL WARNING WAS ON DURING HIS DESCENT. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED DURING A TEARDOWN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S).
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT WAS RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER A TWO HOUR AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THE STALL WARNING WAS ON DURING HIS DESCENT. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED DURING A TEARDOWN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-300
Tail NumberN59661
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Holzmeister
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC