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July 4, 2009 · North American T-28B · N28NB
Waxahachie, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Waxahachie, TX
Aircraft
North American T-28B
Tail Number
N28NB
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA406
The pilot departed as number two of a three-airplane formation. On initial departure while joining the formation, the pilot felt an unusual vibration in the airframe. The pilot checked the engine instruments and determined that the oil temperature was high. After clearing the formation and turning the airplane back toward the airport, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane descended, was landed gear up in a clearing, and was substantially damaged during the landing. The cause of the high oil temperature could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-(general)-(general)-Failure - C
Full Narrative
The pilot departed as number two of a three airplane formation. On initial departure while joining the formation, the pilot felt an unusual vibration in the airframe. The pilot checked the engine instruments and determined that the oil temperature was high. After clearing the formation and turning the airplane back toward the airport, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane descended and was landed gear up in a cleared area, and was damaged during the landing. The cause of the high oil temperature could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American T-28B
Tail NumberN28NB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820 SER · Reciprocating · 1475
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:04
Weather SourceWFAC