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March 22, 1982 · Snow AT-301 · N2326S
Spearman, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spearman, TX
Aircraft
Snow AT-301
Tail Number
N2326S
Operator
Sparks Bros
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA101
WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AFTER SPRAYING CROPS THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN INDUCTION HOSE HAD FAILED AND BLOCKED THE CARBURETOR. A SERVICE LETTER RELATING TO THIS PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
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WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AFTER SPRAYING CROPS THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN INDUCTION HOSE HAD FAILED AND BLOCKED THE CARBURETOR. A SERVICE LETTER RELATING TO THIS PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSnow AT-301
Tail NumberN2326S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSparks Bros
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:40