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August 10, 2002 · Boeing B75N1 · N17678

Casa Grande, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Boeing B75N1
Tail Number
N17678
Operator
John S Lohmar
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA250

The airplane rolled into a ditch during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. The flight instructor reported that the engine power loss occurred while climbing between 400 and 500 feet above ground level. Thereafter, the instructor reversed course, but the airplane had insufficient altitude to return to the airport, so the instructor landed on desert terrain. Upon slowing between 20 and 30 miles per hour, the airplane impacted the upslope side of a ditch. Thirty-five gallons of fuel were in the airplane's tanks when the 25-minute-long flight was initiated. The reason that the engine lost partial power was not ascertained.

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On August 10, 2002, about 1205 mountain standard time, a Boeing B75N1, N17678, experienced a partial loss of engine power during initial climb from the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Casa Grande, Arizona. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. During rollout, the airplane rolled into a ditch and was substantially damaged. Neither the airline transport certificated pilot/flight instructor, nor the pilot receiving instruction was injured. The flight instructor was operating the restricted category airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from Casa Grande about 1200. The pilot reported that 35 gallons of fuel were in the airplane's tanks when he initiated the accident flight. The engine power loss occurred between 400 and 500 feet above ground level, and the airplane began descending. The pilot slowed the airplane to its maximum glide airspeed and reversed course in an effort to return to the departure airport. Unable to reach the airport, the pilot landed in open desert terrain. During rollout, the airplane slowed to between 20 and 30 miles per hour and impacted the upslope side of a ditch. According to the pilot, the engine was subsequently examined and numerous deficiencies were noted. However, the specific reason that the engine lost partial power was not ascertained.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande (0nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B75N1
Tail NumberN17678
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn S Lohmar
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 52
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data