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May 17, 2009 · Stinson 10A · N31584
Pickwick, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pickwick, MN
Aircraft
Stinson 10A
Tail Number
N31584
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA322
The pilot reported that while on a pleasure flight the airplane's engine sputtered and lost power. He said that he checked the magnetos, applied carburetor heat and checked the fuel selector in an attempt to restore engine power. Engine power was not restored and the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane struck trees, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot noted that after the accident there were no apparant preimpact visible defects that would account for the loss of engine power. A separate examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed no anomalies that would account for the loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on a pleasure flight the airplane's engine sputtered and lost power. He said that he checked the magnetos, applied carburetor heat and checked the fuel selector in an attempt to restore engine power. Engine power was not restored and the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane struck trees, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot noted that after the accident there were no apparant preimpact visible defects that would account for the loss of engine power. A separate examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed no anomalies that would account for the loss of engine power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 10A
Tail NumberN31584
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 4AC199D&E SER · Reciprocating · 90
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC