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November 19, 1988 · Cessna 170A · N170KM
Mccrory, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mccrory, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N170KM
Operator
Reynolds & Cain Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA030
THE STUDENT PILOT AND PASSENGER SAID AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF LOCAL FLIGHT, THEY EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED ON A NEAR BY RURAL STRIP, BUT THE PLT SAID HE HAD EXCESS AIRSPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO LAND SUCCESSFULLY. THE ENGINE THEN FAILED COMPLETELY AND HE MADE A FORCED LDG. HE STRUCK A CANAL DITCH, THEN CAREENED INTO A RICE FIELD, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE OR COMPONENTS, NOR EVIDENCE OF FUEL STARVATION OR CONTAMINATION. WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE 600 FEET BROKEN, 2 1/2 TO 5 MILES VISIBILTY WITH LIGHT RAIN AND FOG. TEMPERATURE WAS 52 AND THE DEW POINT WAS 51 DEGREES F. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE FOR THE PROBABILITY OF CARBURETOR ICING ACCORDING TO THE 'ICING PROBABLILTY CHARTS'.
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THE STUDENT PILOT AND PASSENGER SAID AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF LOCAL FLIGHT, THEY EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. AN EMERGENCY LDG WAS ATTEMPTED ON A NEAR BY RURAL STRIP, BUT THE PLT SAID HE HAD EXCESS AIRSPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO LAND SUCCESSFULLY. THE ENGINE THEN FAILED COMPLETELY AND HE MADE A FORCED LDG. HE STRUCK A CANAL DITCH, THEN CAREENED INTO A RICE FIELD, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE OR COMPONENTS, NOR EVIDENCE OF FUEL STARVATION OR CONTAMINATION. WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE 600 FEET BROKEN, 2 1/2 TO 5 MILES VISIBILTY WITH LIGHT RAIN AND FOG. TEMPERATURE WAS 52 AND THE DEW POINT WAS 51 DEGREES F. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE FOR THE PROBABILITY OF CARBURETOR ICING ACCORDING TO THE 'ICING PROBABLILTY CHARTS'.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN170KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReynolds & Cain Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC