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October 6, 1991 · Beech C-45H · N166ZA
Edinburg, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Edinburg, TX
Aircraft
Beech C-45H
Tail Number
N166ZA
Operator
David N Gouldsmith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA003
THE AIRPLANE WAS OPERATING ON A FERRY PERMIT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO OIL SYSTEM FAILURE. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A BEAN FIELD ADJACENT TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE RIGHT ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE AIRFRAME DURING THE LANDING BEFORE COMING TO REST.
NTSB Probable Cause
POWER LOSS DUE TO A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS OPERATING ON A FERRY PERMIT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO OIL SYSTEM FAILURE. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A BEAN FIELD ADJACENT TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE RIGHT ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE AIRFRAME DURING THE LANDING BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportEDINBURG (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-45H
Tail NumberN166ZA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid N Gouldsmith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L-6 · Reciprocating
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT