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May 21, 1988 · Cessna 170 · N2585V
Cassville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Cassville, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N2585V
Operator
Jerry Klutts
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA094
THE PIC DPTD TEXAS ENR TO BOLIVAR, MO WITH A STOP FOR FUEL IN PINEBLUFF, ARK WITH TWO REVENUE PAX'S ABOARD. THE PIC STATED THAT THE PAX WOULD TRY TO LOCATE THE ARPT BY VISUALLY IDENTIFYING THE LIGHTS OF THE CITY. THE PIC STATED THEY WANDERED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT LIGHTS. THE PIC FURTHER STATED THAT FUEL WAS LOW AND HE WOULD LAND AT AN ARPT SPOTTED EARLIER. DURING THE CIRCLING DESCENT OVER THE ARPT, THE PIC STATED THE ENG QUIT AND AN OFF ARPT FORCED LNDG WAS MADE. CARB ICING COND'S WERE PREVELANT AND THE PIC DID NOT USE CARB HEAT DURING THE PWR OFF DESCENT. NO MECH PBLM WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE POST-CRASH INSP. THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PWR TO THE ENG.
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THE PIC DPTD TEXAS ENR TO BOLIVAR, MO WITH A STOP FOR FUEL IN PINEBLUFF, ARK WITH TWO REVENUE PAX'S ABOARD. THE PIC STATED THAT THE PAX WOULD TRY TO LOCATE THE ARPT BY VISUALLY IDENTIFYING THE LIGHTS OF THE CITY. THE PIC STATED THEY WANDERED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT LIGHTS. THE PIC FURTHER STATED THAT FUEL WAS LOW AND HE WOULD LAND AT AN ARPT SPOTTED EARLIER. DURING THE CIRCLING DESCENT OVER THE ARPT, THE PIC STATED THE ENG QUIT AND AN OFF ARPT FORCED LNDG WAS MADE. CARB ICING COND'S WERE PREVELANT AND THE PIC DID NOT USE CARB HEAT DURING THE PWR OFF DESCENT. NO MECH PBLM WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE POST-CRASH INSP. THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PWR TO THE ENG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:35 CDT
Nearest Airport1nm E
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN2585V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry Klutts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-C · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:51
Weather SourceWFAC