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July 14, 1982 · Air Tractor AT-301 · N4448S
Rio Hondo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rio Hondo, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-301
Tail Number
N4448S
Operator
Burke Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA286
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD OF TALL COTTON. AFTER LANDING IN THE COTTON FIELD WITH FOUR-FOOT-HIGH STALKS, THE PILOT AS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE PLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A BLOWN SEAL IN THE ENGINE SUPER CHARGER BLOWER.
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IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD OF TALL COTTON. AFTER LANDING IN THE COTTON FIELD WITH FOUR-FOOT-HIGH STALKS, THE PILOT AS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE PLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A BLOWN SEAL IN THE ENGINE SUPER CHARGER BLOWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBurkes Strip (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT-301
Tail NumberN4448S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBurke Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point20 C / 0 C
Altimeter0