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July 23, 1999 · Boeing A75L3 · N59646

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Boeing A75L3
Tail Number
N59646
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW99LA198

The airplane impacted a golf cart and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. The commercial pilot reported that a 'slow gradual loss of engine power' occurred shortly after takeoff, and he initiated a forced landing to a golf course fairway. The airplane touched down approximately 150 feet short of the fairway, impacted a moving golf cart, struck a curb, nosed over, and came to rest inverted on the fairway. Examination of the fuel system and engine did not reveal the reason for the loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1999, at 1115 central daylight time, a Boeing A75L3 airplane, N59646, was substantially damaged when it impacted a golf cart and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb from Spinks Airport, Fort Worth, Texas. The two occupants, a commercial pilot and a private pilot, were not injured, and the driver of the golf cart sustained minor injuries. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight's intended destination was the Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, Texas. During interviews conducted by an FAA inspector and in written statements submitted to the NTSB, the two pilots reported that they made a series of touch-and-go landings at Spinks Airport, refueled the airplane with 19.3 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel, and then performed several more touch-and-go landings. A decision was made by the pilots to return to the Arlington Municipal Airport. The private pilot, who was occupying the rear seat, performed the takeoff with the smoke system on. The airplane "started to gradually lose power." When the airplane reached an altitude of 50 to 100 feet agl, the private pilot turned left to an easterly heading. The commercial pilot noticed that the airplane was not climbing and used hand signals to communicate his observation to the private pilot. The private pilot then transferred control of the airplane to the commercial pilot. The "slow gradual loss of engine power" continued, and the commercial pilot initiated a forced landing to a fairway of the Southern Oaks Golf Course. The airplane touched down approximately 150 feet short of the fairway, impacted a moving golf cart, struck a curb, nosed over, and came to rest inverted on the fairway. According to the FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, the main landing gear separated, and the upper and lower right wings sustained structural damage. On November 5, 1999, under the supervision of the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the Lycoming R680 engine and the airframe fuel system were examined at the facilities of Air Salvage of Dallas, Lancaster, Texas. The fuel tank was found to be approximately 1/2 full with blue colored fuel. No water was noted in a fuel sample drained from the tank. The fuel vent line was unobstructed, and fuel flowed freely from the tank to the main fuel strainer mounted on the firewall. Disassembly of the carburetor revealed that the inlet screen and bowl were free of debris, the float and needle valve assembly moved freely, and the venturi was coated with carbon deposits. Engine continuity was confirmed to all cylinders and to the magnetos by manually rotating the propeller. Thumb compression was verified on all cylinders except cylinder #1. Cylinder #1 was removed, and carbon particles were found between the intake valve head and the valve seat. Examination of the intake system supplying fresh air to the carburetor revealed no obstructions to airflow. Examination of the intake system supplying heated air to the carburetor revealed the presence of a 1-inch by 3-inch piece of sheet metal in the plenum. It was noted that a screen covering the base of the carburetor would have prevented this piece of metal from entering the venturi. Additionally, it was noted that when the piece of metal was positioned on the screen, it covered approximately one-third of the screen.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Worth Spinks (1nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75L3
Tail NumberN59646
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680 · Reciprocating · 225

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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