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October 14, 1991 · Bellanca 17-31 · N9755E
Big Spring, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Big Spring, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-31
Tail Number
N9755E
Operator
Thomas C Miller
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA008
DURING A DUSK DEPARTURE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN INTERNAL MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS LESS THAN THREE HUNDRED FEET AND TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR LANDING WAS UNSUITABLE. THE PILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD INTO THE ONLY CLEARING AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THE WING STUCK A TREE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILED PISTON ROD. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
DURING A DUSK DEPARTURE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN INTERNAL MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS LESS THAN THREE HUNDRED FEET AND TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR LANDING WAS UNSUITABLE. THE PILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD INTO THE ONLY CLEARING AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THE WING STUCK A TREE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMc Mahon Wrinkle (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length8803 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-31
Tail NumberN9755E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas C Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT