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July 13, 1985 · Boeing A75N1 · N1391M
Earle, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Earle, AR
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N1391M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA157
THE PLT REPORTS THAT THE PROPELLER RAN AWAY WHEN THE ACFT WAS AT 75 FT AGL ON FINAL APCH FOR LANDING AT A PVT AIRSTRIP. THE PLT SAID HE WAS TO LOW TO CORRECT THE PROPELLER MALFUNCTION AND WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A BEAN FIELD ADJACENT TO THE STRIP. AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE PROPELLER AFTER THE ACDT AND OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE LOW PITCH STOPS; HOWEVER THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT DAMAGE OCCURRED BEFORE THE ACDT AND WHAT DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING THE ACDT.
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THE PLT REPORTS THAT THE PROPELLER RAN AWAY WHEN THE ACFT WAS AT 75 FT AGL ON FINAL APCH FOR LANDING AT A PVT AIRSTRIP. THE PLT SAID HE WAS TO LOW TO CORRECT THE PROPELLER MALFUNCTION AND WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A BEAN FIELD ADJACENT TO THE STRIP. AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE PROPELLER AFTER THE ACDT AND OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE LOW PITCH STOPS; HOWEVER THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT DAMAGE OCCURRED BEFORE THE ACDT AND WHAT DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING THE ACDT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN1391M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourcePILO