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July 22, 2009 · Forster SA-300 · N7BT
Iowa City, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iowa City, IA
Aircraft
Forster SA-300
Tail Number
N7BT
Operator
Ronald Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA455
The pilot was en route to the destination airport when the airplane engine lost power, regained power, and then lost power again. The pilot said that he placed the mixture control in the full rich position, turned on the electric fuel pump, and moved the throttle control, but the engine did not regain power. The pilot attempted a forced landing on a corn field when the airplane struck two traffic signs that were adjacent to the field, substantially damaging the airplane wings. The pilot was uninjured. Inspection of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal engine operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was en route to the destination airport when the airplane engine lost power, regained power, and then lost power again. The pilot said that he then placed the mixture control in the full rich position, turned on the electric fuel pump, and moved the throttle control, but the engine still did not regain power. The pilot attempted a forced landing on a corn field and the airplane struck two traffic signs on roll out that were adjacent to the field, substantially damaging the wings. The pilot was uninjured. Inspection of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftForster SA-300
Tail NumberN7BT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0