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October 23, 1989 · Cessna 170B · N8188A
New Boston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Boston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8188A
Operator
Parker Bernie C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA012
THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG STARTED RUNNING ROUGH DURING THE FLT AND HE SELECTED A PLACE TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN A FIELD, THE AIRPLANE HIT A DIRT MOUND AND THE AIRPLANE WENT UP ON ITS NOSE. EXCEPT FOR A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A POWER LOSS.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE DIRT BANK CONTACTED DURING THE LANDING IS CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG STARTED RUNNING ROUGH DURING THE FLT AND HE SELECTED A PLACE TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN A FIELD, THE AIRPLANE HIT A DIRT MOUND AND THE AIRPLANE WENT UP ON ITS NOSE. EXCEPT FOR A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8188A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParker Bernie C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO