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September 3, 1987 · Ryan ST3KR · N3761Q
Springdale, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Springdale, AR
Aircraft
Ryan ST3KR
Tail Number
N3761Q
Operator
Don S Kinsey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA170
THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER, RECOVERED FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN WENT TO IDLE. DRG THE FEW SECONDS THAT POWER WAS RESTORED, HE INITIATED A TURN BACK TOWARD THE RWY. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT STARTED TO SNAP ROLL TO THE LEFT & WENT TO ABOUT A 90 DEG BANK. HE RECOVERED AT ABOUT 150' AGL & KEPT THE WINGS LEVEL, BUT THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. NO REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS VERIFIED.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER, RECOVERED FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN WENT TO IDLE. DRG THE FEW SECONDS THAT POWER WAS RESTORED, HE INITIATED A TURN BACK TOWARD THE RWY. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT STARTED TO SNAP ROLL TO THE LEFT & WENT TO ABOUT A 90 DEG BANK. HE RECOVERED AT ABOUT 150' AGL & KEPT THE WINGS LEVEL, BUT THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. NO REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS VERIFIED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringdale Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5302 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRyan ST3KR
Tail NumberN3761Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon S Kinsey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R55 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO