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August 12, 1987 · Cessna 170A · N9039A
Independence, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Independence, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9039A
Operator
May Richard B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA289
DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PLT STATED THAT EN ROUTE THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST PARTIAL POWER. THE PLT MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN TO TRY AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT, HOWEVER, THE PLT REALIZED THAT HE WOULD BE SHORT OF THE RWY. THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE ACFT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES THEN NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REMOVED TO ANOTHER STATE PRIOR TO AN OFFICIAL EXAMINATION. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED.
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DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PLT STATED THAT EN ROUTE THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST PARTIAL POWER. THE PLT MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN TO TRY AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT, HOWEVER, THE PLT REALIZED THAT HE WOULD BE SHORT OF THE RWY. THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE ACFT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES THEN NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REMOVED TO ANOTHER STATE PRIOR TO AN OFFICIAL EXAMINATION. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportIndependence (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3245 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9039A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMay Richard B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · O-300 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:49
Weather SourceWFAC