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November 28, 1991 · Convair CV-240 · N450GA
Akron, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Convair CV-240
Tail Number
N450GA
Operator
Rhoades Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC92LA037
SHORTLY AFTER DEPATURE THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN CLIMBING TO AN ALTITUDE OF ABBOUT 200 FEET AGL. WITNESSES SAW SMOKE COMING FROM ONE OF THE ENGINES AND HERD A 'POPPING NOISE.' THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LAANDING IN A FIELD. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK ELECTRICAL WIRES AND FENCE THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE AIRPLANE HAD REFUELED JUST PRIOR TO TAKE OFF, AND THE FUEL RECEIPT SHOWE THAT 300 GALLONS OF JET (A) FUEL WAS PUT INTO THE TANKS. THE NORMAL FUEL USED IN THE AIRPLANE WAS 100 LL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE USE OF AN IMPROPER GRADE OF FUEL, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE CAPTAIN AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUIRNG CLIMBOUT AND AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER DEPATURE THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN CLIMBING TO AN ALTITUDE OF ABBOUT 200 FEET AGL. WITNESSES SAW SMOKE COMING FROM ONE OF THE ENGINES AND HERD A 'POPPING NOISE.' THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LAANDING IN A FIELD. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK ELECTRICAL WIRES AND FENCE THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE AIRPLANE HAD REFUELED JUST PRIOR TO TAKE OFF, AND THE FUEL RECEIPT SHOWE THAT 300 GALLONS OF JET (A) FUEL WAS PUT INTO THE TANKS. THE NORMAL FUEL USED IN THE AIRPLANE WAS 100 LL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:34 EST
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Reg. (1nm S)
Runway19
Runway Length6397 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConvair CV-240
Tail NumberN450GA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRhoades Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2800-CB3 · Reciprocating · 2400
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC