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September 14, 2005 · Cessna A188B · N9640G
Paris, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paris, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N9640G
Operator
Tom Knox
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA238
The 10,300-hour commercial pilot was conducting an aerial application flight. During the flight the airplane's engine experienced a drop in RPM. The pilot elected to return to the airport. While en route, the engine experienced a drop in manifold pressure and a emitted a large puff of smoke from the engine. The engine subsequently experienced a total loss of power and the pilot executed an emergency landing to a pasture. Upon roll out the airplane struck a barbwire fence and came to rest in an upright position. Examination of the engine revealed a hole on the top of the engine case, consistent with a connecting rod failure. The engine was found to have accumulated a total time of 766 hours, with 122 hours since its last inspection.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due the failure of a connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:02 CDT
Nearest AirportCOXFLD (15nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN9640G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTom Knox
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt, gusting 19 kt
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC