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January 28, 1988 · Cessna 195 · N1071D
Rolla, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rolla, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N1071D
Operator
James T Harris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA045
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING A PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE PROGRESSIVELY LOST POWER. THE PIC ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LDG IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LDG ROLL, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING. POST ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL REASON FOR POWER LOSS. THE PLT SAID THE ENG WAS STILL IDLING DURING LNDG. HE ALSO SAID THE CARB HEAT WAS ON DURING TAKEOFF AND WAS WORKING. HE SAID THE MAX ALT ATTAINED WAS ABOUT 150 FT AGL.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING A PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE PROGRESSIVELY LOST POWER. THE PIC ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LDG IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LDG ROLL, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING. POST ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL REASON FOR POWER LOSS. THE PLT SAID THE ENG WAS STILL IDLING DURING LNDG. HE ALSO SAID THE CARB HEAT WAS ON DURING TAKEOFF AND WAS WORKING. HE SAID THE MAX ALT ATTAINED WAS ABOUT 150 FT AGL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest AirportROLLA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3020 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN1071D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames T Harris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO