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February 26, 1989 · Intermountain Mfg Imco Callair A-9B Callair A · N375MC
El Paso, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
El Paso, TX
Aircraft
Intermountain Mfg Imco Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail Number
N375MC
Operator
Peter Kussbach
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89DQA01
ACFT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DURING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT TO DROP A GLIDER TOW ROPE. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY STALLED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND AFTER THE PLT FAILED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE ACFT FOR A FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RT TANK AND ZERO IN THE LEFT. THE RIGHT TANK WAS SELECTED WHEN THE ACFT WAS INSPECTED. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN EITHER THE FLOW DIVIDER OR THE LINES.
NTSB Probable Cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE FULLEST TANKS AND, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED.
Full Narrative
ACFT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DURING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT TO DROP A GLIDER TOW ROPE. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY STALLED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND AFTER THE PLT FAILED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE ACFT FOR A FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RT TANK AND ZERO IN THE LEFT. THE RIGHT TANK WAS SELECTED WHEN THE ACFT WAS INSPECTED. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN EITHER THE FLOW DIVIDER OR THE LINES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest AirportWest Texas (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftIntermountain Mfg Imco Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail NumberN375MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter Kussbach
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-G1G5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC