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January 31, 2013 · Air Tractor AT-401 · N9190B

Victoria, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Victoria, TX
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT-401
Tail Number
N9190B
Operator
Morgenroth Dardon L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA152

The pilot reported that the engine started running roughly about 8 to 10 minutes into an agricultural application flight. He tried various magneto switch positions to troubleshoot the problem; however, the engine continued to lose power, so the pilot executed a forced landing in trees on flat terrain. Postaccident engine examinations revealed that the engine's propeller was locked in place due to a failure in the engine power section.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

**This report was modified on 2/19/2014. Please see the public docket for this accident to see the original report.** On January 31, 2013, about 0845 central standard time, an Air Tractor Inc., AT-401 airplane, N9190B, impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power during agricultural application maneuvers near Victoria, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137, as an agricultural application flight. Day visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailed for the flight, which did not operate on a VFR flight plan. The local flight originated from a private airstrip near Victoria, Texas, about 0835. The pilot reported that he experienced a loss of engine power about eight to ten minutes into the flight. He tried various magneto switch positions and checked the magnetos where that troubleshooting did not return the lost engine power. The engine power loss worsened and the pilot executed a forced landing "in trees on flat terrain." The pilot reported that a 600-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine with serial number 18116 powered the airplane. He indicated that the engine had accumulated 553 hours of flight time since overhaul and 13 hours since its last inspection. A review of images acquired by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the airplane sustained substantial wing damage. A recovery company representative examined the engine when it was recovered and found the propeller was "locked" in place. The representative stated that "metal" was found in the engine oil.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Tractor AT-401
Tail NumberN9190B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMorgenroth Dardon L
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 37 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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