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February 4, 1987 · Piper PA-28 · N26RF
Kingfisher, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Kingfisher, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28
Tail Number
N26RF
Operator
Henry Frankey
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA058
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS DEMONSTRATING EMERGENCY LANDING PROCEDURES TO THE STUDENT PILOT. AT ABOUT 1000 AGL HE INSTRUCTED THE STUDENT TO APPLY FULL POWER FOR A GO AROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE ENGINE DEVELOPED FULL POWER FOR ABOUT 30 SEC. AND FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A SOFT, WET, FRESHLY PLOWED FIELD. COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR AND DAMAGING BOTH WING SPARS.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS DEMONSTRATING EMERGENCY LANDING PROCEDURES TO THE STUDENT PILOT. AT ABOUT 1000 AGL HE INSTRUCTED THE STUDENT TO APPLY FULL POWER FOR A GO AROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE ENGINE DEVELOPED FULL POWER FOR ABOUT 30 SEC. AND FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A SOFT, WET, FRESHLY PLOWED FIELD. COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR AND DAMAGING BOTH WING SPARS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:09 CST
Nearest AirportSundance Arpt (12nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28
Tail NumberN26RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenry Frankey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:47
Weather SourceWFAC