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December 7, 1991 · North American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 T-28D-5, N · N2496
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Aircraft
North American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 T-28D-5, N
Tail Number
N2496
Operator
Kenney Brian P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA061
THE CERTIFICATED AIRLINE PILOT AND A PASSENGER DEPARTED IN A SURPLUS MILITARY COMBAT AIRCRAFT FOR A LOCAL AREA FLIGHT. ABOUT 300 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. DURING THE LANDING, ONE PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE AND STRUCK THE RIGHT WING, DAMAGING THE WING SPAR. THE OCCUPANTS WERE NOT INJURED. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FOUND NO MECHANICAL FAILURE. DURING REPAIR OF THE WINGS, THE MILITARY STYLE SELF-SEALING FUEL BLADDERS SELF-SEAL LINING WERE FOUND DETERIORATED AND THE FUEL SCREENS WERE PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY THE FUEL CELL MATERIAL.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MECHANIC. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL BLADDER SELF-SEALING LINING AND PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL SCREENS.
Full Narrative
THE CERTIFICATED AIRLINE PILOT AND A PASSENGER DEPARTED IN A SURPLUS MILITARY COMBAT AIRCRAFT FOR A LOCAL AREA FLIGHT. ABOUT 300 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD WITH THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. DURING THE LANDING, ONE PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE AND STRUCK THE RIGHT WING, DAMAGING THE WING SPAR. THE OCCUPANTS WERE NOT INJURED. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE FOUND NO MECHANICAL FAILURE. DURING REPAIR OF THE WINGS, THE MILITARY STYLE SELF-SEALING FUEL BLADDERS SELF-SEAL LINING WERE FOUND DETERIORATED AND THE FUEL SCREENS WERE PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY THE FUEL CELL MATERIAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:03 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 T-28D-5, N
Tail NumberN2496
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenney Brian P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R1820-86A · Reciprocating · 1425
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO