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June 5, 2007 · Weatherly 201C · N1246W
Mc Clusky, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mc Clusky, ND
Aircraft
Weatherly 201C
Tail Number
N1246W
Operator
Kurtz Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA161
The agricultural airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing. The pilot reported that after liftoff the engine began to experience a loss of power. The pilot initiated a turn back toward the airport as the engine continued to lose power. The pilot elected to dump the airplane's chemical load prior to executing a forced landing in a field. The main landing gear separated from the airplane during the landing which resulted in wing and propeller damage. Subsequent to the accident, water contamination was found in the service tank used to fuel the accident airplane. Additionally, water contamination was found in the airplane's fuel system.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to check for fuel contamination during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Contributing factors to the accident included the rough/uneven field and the collapse of the main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The agricultural airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing. The pilot reported that after liftoff the engine began to experience a loss of power. The pilot initiated a turn back toward the airport as the engine continued to lose power. The pilot elected to dump the airplane's chemical load prior to executing a forced landing in a field. The main landing gear separated from the airplane during the landing which resulted in wing and propeller damage. Subsequent to the accident, water contamination was found in the service tank used to fuel the accident airplane. Additionally, water contamination was found in the airplane's fuel system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMc Clusky Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeatherly 201C
Tail NumberN1246W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKurtz Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985-ANI14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 45 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC