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June 27, 1983 · Ryan Navion-A · N5040K
Kenedy, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenedy, TX
Aircraft
Ryan Navion-A
Tail Number
N5040K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA294
AFTER TAKING OFF, THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE PLT SAID IT QUIT & RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO RETURN TO THE ARPT. DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING, ABOUT 3 MI FROM THE ARPT, THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED SINCE THERE WERE TERRACES IN THE LANDING AREA. THERE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT VERIFIED.
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AFTER TAKING OFF, THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE PLT SAID IT QUIT & RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO RETURN TO THE ARPT. DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING, ABOUT 3 MI FROM THE ARPT, THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED SINCE THERE WERE TERRACES IN THE LANDING AREA. THERE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT VERIFIED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 CDT
Nearest AirportKarnes Co. (3nm SSW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRyan Navion-A
Tail NumberN5040K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-9 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO