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November 28, 1986 · North American Navion A · N91548
Springtown, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Springtown, TX
Aircraft
North American Navion A
Tail Number
N91548
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA023
THE PILOT TOLD RESCUE PERSONNEL THAT HE HAD TAKEN OFF WITH EMPTY TANKS SELECTED. THE ENGINE QUIT, AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND BEFORE HE COULD RESTART. INITIAL REPORTS OF SERIOUS INJURY ONLY, BUT BOTH OCCUPANTS EXPIRED TWO WEEKS LATER.
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THE PILOT TOLD RESCUE PERSONNEL THAT HE HAD TAKEN OFF WITH EMPTY TANKS SELECTED. THE ENGINE QUIT, AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND BEFORE HE COULD RESTART. INITIAL REPORTS OF SERIOUS INJURY ONLY, BUT BOTH OCCUPANTS EXPIRED TWO WEEKS LATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 CST
Nearest AirportKezer Air Ranch (1nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American Navion A
Tail NumberN91548
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-9 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:10
Weather SourceWIT