Monday, March 25, 2019

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2733M; accident occurred March 23, 2019 at Canadian Lakes Airport (0C5), Mecosta County, Michigan



Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Mecosta, Michigan
Accident Number: GAA19CA178
Date & Time: March 23, 2019, 10:45 Local
Registration: N2733M
Aircraft: Piper PA 12 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed the airplane on the turf runway in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane veered right and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane struck a runway cone and a windsock pole.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The weather reporting station at the nearest airport, about 24 miles from the accident site, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 36.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole. 

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Windsock - Effect on operation
Environmental issues Sign/marker - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion
Landing-landing roll Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 47, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s):None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:Yes 
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:No 
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/14/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/15/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 490 hours (Total, all aircraft), 52 hours (Total, this make and model), 490 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N2733M
Model/Series: PA 12 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:1946 
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate:Other 
Serial Number: 12-1140
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/19/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3959.3 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-A2B
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Fractional Ownership

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMOP, 755 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 24 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1055 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 83°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 340°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.4 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -3°C / -8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Mecosta, MI (0C5)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Mecosta, MI (0C5)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:  EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Canadian Lakes (0C5)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 960 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3800 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Go Around; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.576944, -85.283889 (est)




Two people are safe after a plane crash in Mecosta county.

Troopers say they were dispatched to the Canadian Lakes Runway at 10:38 a.m. Saturday.

Pictures sent in by 9&10 News viewers show how the right wing of the single-engine plane broke off.

State police say the two occupants on the plane were unhurt after the crash.

They also say the crash investigation has been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.9and10news.com

Dassault Falcon 10, N71M: Incident occurred March 22, 2019 at Teterboro Airport (KTEB), Bergen County, New Jersey.

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Teterboro, New Jersey

Wing tip strike.

Skyview LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N71M

Date: 22-MAR-19
Time: 21:51:00Z
Regis#: N71M
Aircraft Make: DASSAULT
Aircraft Model: FALCON 10
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: TETERBORO
State: NEW JERSEY

Steen Skybolt, N254PM: Accident occurred March 23, 2019 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico


Location: Deming, NM
Accident Number: WPR19LA101
Date & Time: 03/23/2019, 1130 MDT
Registration: N254PM
Aircraft: DENNIS l ZUMBALT SKY BOLT
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On March 23, 2019, about 1130 mountain daylight time, N254PM, a Sky Bolt experimental amateur-built airplane, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after experiencing a loss of engine power about 5 nautical miles west of Deming, New Mexico. The airplane was registered to and operated by a commercial pilot, who was seriously injured during the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the proposed local flight, which was being operated in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

In a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that during takeoff/initial climb, the engine completely quit without warning. He then began a turn to the left to return to the airport, however, with insufficient altitude to make it back to the airstrip, he turned back to the right and made a forced landing to an open area. The airplane, which was substantially damaged during the landing sequence, will be recovered to a secured location for future examination. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: DENNIS l ZUMBALT
Registration: N254PM
Model/Series: SKY BOLT
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: Anthony M Moretti
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDMN, 4314 ft msl
Observation Time: 1153 MDT
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / -5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 230°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Deming, NM (na)
Destination: Deming, NM (na) 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude:

Loss of Engine Power (Total): Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N1933P; accident occurred March 24, 2019 in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina








Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Blanch, North Carolina 
Accident Number: ERA19LA135
Date & Time: March 24, 2019, 19:35 Local
Registration: N1933P
Aircraft: Piper PA22 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot completed a 25-minute flight before a passenger boarded the airplane for the accident flight. After a normal takeoff, the engine lost all power during the initial climb. The pilot switched the fuel selector to the other tank. Unable to restore engine power, the pilot attempted to land in an open field to the left of the departure runway; the airplane landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

Examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any evidence of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure, and the exact quantity of fuel onboard at the time of the accident could not be determined due to impact damage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Findings
Not determined (general) - Unknown/Not determined

Factual Information

On March 24, 2019, about 1935 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N1933P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from a private grass airstrip near Blanch, North Carolina. The private pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Caswell Insurance Services Inc. under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight; the flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot reported that he flew around for about 25 minutes just prior to the accident flight, landed, and boarded a passenger for the accident flight. He completed all preflight procedures and noted that the fuel gauges indicated each tank was ½ full. Shortly after takeoff to the south in the initial climb, the pilot reported that the engine lost "fuel or power." He attempted to land in an open field and banked left, but the landing touchdown was hard. The pilot could not recall which tank the fuel selector was selected to for takeoff, but he remembered switching the tanks when the loss of power occurred. He reported departing with 15 gallons of fuel onboard.

According to a witness, when the engine lost power it sounded as if the fuel to air mixture was cutoff, and when the airplane banked to the left, the engine sputtered, but did not regain power.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector traveled to the accident site and observed that the airplane impacted an open grass area to the left (southeast) of the takeoff direction. The airplane came to rest upright, with the left wing down. The wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Flight control cable continuity was established from the flight control surface to the cockpit. The smell of fuel was present around the accident site. The fuel selector was found selected to the off position, which was consistent with first responders reporting that they had moved the lever from an undetermined position to off. The left fuel tank was found about 1/4 full, and the right tank was found empty. The right wing was found elevated above the fuselage and fuel spillage was observed. When the fuel selector was selected to the left tank, fuel was observed to flow freely from the impact damaged valve.

Examination of the engine revealed that when the crankshaft was rotated by hand, valve train continuity was established, and thumb compression and suction was observed on all cylinders. The magnetos were removed and operated by hand with the impulse coupling, with no anomalies observed. Each spark plug produced a spark, except for two bottom plugs that were filled with oil. Clean spark plugs were placed in these positions and spark was observed in both positions. The carburetor was broken into two pieces due to impact damage. No debris or fluids were observed in the intact portion of the carburetor. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failures.

According to FAA airmen records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine land rating. His most recent third-class medical certificate was issued in March 2013. The pilot could not locate his logbooks and did not report when his most recent flight review was completed. He reported that he had flown 1 hour in the past 90 days.

According to FAA airworthiness records, the high-wing airplane was powered by a Lycoming O-320-B2A 150-horsepower engine. The most recent annual inspection was completed in March 2018. The owner's handbook stated the airplane had a standard fuel capacity of two 18-gallon wing fuel tanks and at 75% power, consumed 9 gallons per hour.

The airplane was placarded with FAA Airworthiness Directive 67-24-02 which stated in part:

To forestall the possibility of engine fuel starvation during takeoff operations, install a placard on the right fuel quantity gauge, as shown in Piper Service Bulletin No. 250 dated June 2, 1967. The placard shall read: "Right Tank Level Flight Only With Less Than 1/3 Tank." A 1/3 tank capacity equals 6 gallons. Aircraft equipped with a single fuel quantity gauge must also have the placard installed.

At 1940, the nearest weather conditions 20 miles southeast at Person County Airport (TDF) Roxboro, North Carolina, reported wind 200° at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 0°C, and barometric pressure of 30.14 inches of mercury.

According to the FAA Carburetor Icing-Probability Chart, the atmospheric conditions were not conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide or cruise power.

History of Flight

Initial climb Loss of engine power (total) (Defining event)
Initial climb Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 40, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None None
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 1, 2013
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 515 hours (Total, all aircraft), 402 hours (Total, this make and model), 515 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N1933P
Model/Series: PA22 150 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 22-2684
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 5, 2018 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-B2A
Registered Owner: Rated Power: 150 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held:None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: TDF,609 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 20 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 19:40 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 128°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots / Turbulence Type
Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 200° Turbulence Severity
Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.13 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / 0°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Blanch, NC (PVT) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Blanch, NC (PVT) 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 19:35 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Private Airstrip PVT
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 387 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 36.4925,-79.311668(est)

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Location: Blanch, NC
Accident Number: ERA19LA135
Date & Time: 03/24/2019, 1945 EDT
Registration: N1933P
Aircraft: Piper PA22
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On March 24, 2019, about 1945 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N1933P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Blanch, North Carolina. The private pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Caswell Insurance Services Inc. under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight.

According to a witness, shortly after takeoff during the initial climb, the engine lost power, and the airplane turned to return to the airstrip. The airplane descended and impacted an open grass area on the airstrip.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector traveled to the accident site and observed that the airplane impacted an open grass area to the left (southeast) of the takeoff direction. The airplane came to rest upright, with the left wing down; the engine, cowling and both leading edges of the wings displayed aft crushing. The empennage remained intact, and all flight control surfaces were observed. The smell of fuel was present around the accident site. There was no sign of s-bending or chordwise scratches on the propeller.

According to FAA airmen records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine land rating. His most recent third-class medical certificate was issued in March 2013.

At 1940, the nearest weather conditions 20 miles southeast at Person County Airport (TDF) Roxboro, North Carolina, reported wind 200° at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 0°C, and barometric pressure of 30.14 inches of mercury.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N1933P
Model/Series: PA22 150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: Caswell Insurance Services Inc.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTDF, 609 ft msl
Observation Time: 1940 EDT
Distance from Accident Site: 20 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / 0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 200°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Blanch, NC (PVT)
Destination: Blanch, NC (PVT)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 36.492500, -79.311667 (est)




CASWELL COUNTY, North Carolina — Two people were sent to the hospital after a small plane crash in Caswell County, the sheriff's office reports.

Sunday evening, deputies responded after a Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer crashed in the Blanch community off Blanch Road.

Both the pilot and the passenger had to be extricated from the plane.

A viewer managed to capture video of the plane moments before the crash.

The plane is owned by Caswell Insurance Services Inc in Yanceyville.

Story and video:  https://myfox8.com

Landing Gear not Configured: Cessna T310R, N358MN; accident occurred March 24, 2019 at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE), Pennsylvania







Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Accident Number: GAA19CA234
Date & Time: 03/24/2019, 1530 EDT
Registration: N358MN
Aircraft: Cessna T310
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Other Work Use 

Analysis

The flight instructor in the retractable-landing gear, multiengine airplane reported that, while performing aerial survey training for a newly hired pilot, the airplane was slowed to the mission airspeed of 117 knots, which meant reduced power and the use of more than 15° of flaps. He added that he then pulled the landing gear warning circuit breaker to silence the landing gear warning horn to ensure clear communication but that he did not pull the landing gear motor circuit breaker. The pilot receiving instruction reported that he did not know that the instructor had pulled the landing gear warning circuit breaker.

The instructor further reported that, while returning to the departure airport, the landing checklist was "accomplished" 15 to 20 miles from the airport. He saw that the pilot was "falling behind on power and descent management" and that the airplane was high and fast for the approach. The instructor advised the pilot to correct but then began to assist the pilot when it "was taking longer [than anticipated.]" The airplane decelerated into the white airspeed arc, and the instructor moved the landing gear selector switch into the down position and added full flaps. He added that, because the flaps were added shortly after the landing gear selector switch was put into the down position, he could not tell by the flight characteristics that the landing gear had not extended. Neither he nor the pilot noticed that there was no green down-and-locked position light indicator. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both engines.

The instructor added that, while configuring the airplane on the runway, he observed that the landing gear warning horn and landing gear motor circuit breakers were tripped. The director of maintenance reported that, during a postaccident examination, the airplane was lifted onto jacks and an emergency gear extension and three electrical landing gear retractions were conducted, and no defects were found.

In a photograph provided by the flight instructor, the landing gear warning horn and landing gear motor circuit breakers are right next to each other. Despite the instructor's statement that he did not pull the landing gear motor switch, given the proximity of the breakers to each other, it is likely that the pilot inadvertently pulled the landing gear motor switch when he pulled the landing gear warning horn switch, which prevented the gear from extending.

The airplane manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook contained a note in the section titled, "Landing Gear Warning Horn," which states,

Do not pull landing gear warning circuit breaker to silence horn as this turns off the landing gear control relay, thus the landing gear cannot be retracted.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadvertent pulling of the landing gear motor circuit, which prevented the landing gear from extending.

Findings

Personnel issues Task monitoring/vigilance - Student/instructed pilot
Personnel issues Task monitoring/vigilance - Instructor/check pilot
Aircraft Gear extension and retract sys - Not used/operated
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Instructor/check pilot
Aircraft (general) - Unintentional use/operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Landing gear not configured (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 47, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waiver
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/21/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/27/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 7636 hours (Total, all aircraft), 3800 hours (Total, this make and model), 7611 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 54 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 35 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 26, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/07/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/25/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 849 hours (Total, all aircraft), 12 hours (Total, this make and model), 704 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 14 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 14 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N358MN
Model/Series: T310 R
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 310R0881
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/06/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5725 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 7124.8 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TSIO-520-EB
Registered Owner: Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc
Rated Power: 300 hp
Operator: Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPNE, 105 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1954 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 214°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 250°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / -7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Farmingdale, NY (FRG)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Philadelphia, PA (PNE)
Type of Clearance: VFR; VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1430 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (PNE)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 119 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 24
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7000 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.087500, -75.005556 (est)

Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N148SB: Incident occurred March 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee

Struck taxiway light.

https://registry.faa.gov/N148SB

Date: 24-MAR-19
Time: 01:22:00Z
Regis#: N148SB
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 30
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: NASHVILLE
State: TENNESSEE

Cirrus SR20, N581PU: Incident occurred March 22, 2019 at Purdue University Airport (KLAF), Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Indianapolis, Indiana

Bounced and made a hard landing.

Trustees of Purdue University

https://registry.faa.gov/N581PU

Date: 22-MAR-19
Time: 13:06:00Z
Regis#: N581PU
Aircraft Make: CIRRUS
Aircraft Model: SR20
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
Aircraft Operator: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
City: LAFAYETTE
State: INDIANA

Loss of Engine Power (Total): Cub Crafters PA18-150, N226JK, accident occurred March 21, 2018 near Eagle Creek Airport (51OK), Beggs, Oklahoma

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms 


Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf 
 
http://registry.faa.gov/N226JK


Location: Beggs, OK
Accident Number: CEN18LA125
Date & Time: 03/21/2018, 1745 CDT
Registration: N226JK
Aircraft: CUB CRAFTERS PA18 150
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis

The private pilot stated that the takeoff was uneventful until the airplane reached about 50 ft above ground level and the engine experienced a total loss of power. The engine regained power momentarily, then lost power again. The pilot performed a forced landing during which the airplane impacted a ditch. The pilot reported that fuel selector may not have been secured in the "both" position detent at the time of the takeoff, and as a result, the engine may have lost power due to fuel starvation. A postrecovery examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to verify that the fuel selector was properly set before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Findings

Aircraft
Fuel - Fluid management (Cause)

Personnel issues
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

On March 21, 2018, about 1745 central daylight time, a Cub Crafters PA18-150 airplane, N226JK, experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff from runway 36 (1,800 ft by 50 ft, turf) at the Eagle Creek Airport (51OK), Beggs, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained a minor injury; the passenger was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot stated that the pre-takeoff engine run up was normal. The accident takeoff was uneventful until the airplane reached about 50 ft above ground level when the engine lost power. The engine regained power momentarily, but then lost power again. The pilot executed a forced landing to an open grass area near the approach end of runway 8. The airplane impacted a ditch during the landing which caused the landing gear to collapse.

The airplane came to rest upright. The left wing struts were buckled, and both wings were deformed near midspan. The lower portion of the engine cowling exhibited upward crushing damage. The engine was displaced upward and to the left. The firewall and lower fuselage were deformed. The left side of the fuselage exhibited damage to the structural tubing along the cabin and baggage compartment.

A postrecovery examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a loss of engine power. A detailed summary of the examination is included in the docket associated with this accident investigation.

The pilot reported that about 30 gallons of fuel were on-board before takeoff. He stated that the fuel selector may not have been fully in the both position detent at the time of the accident takeoff, and as a result, the engine might have lost power due to fuel starvation. 

History of Flight

Initial climb
Loss of engine power (total) (Defining event)

Emergency descent
Off-field or emergency landing

Landing
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/01/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/02/2017
Flight Time:  1849 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1137 hours (Total, this make and model), 1797 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CUB CRAFTERS
Registration: N226JK
Model/Series: PA18 150 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 9965CC
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/07/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 2 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 958.4 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-360-C4P
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: RVS, 638 ft msl
Observation Time: 1753 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 8°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / -2°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 100°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Beggs, OK (51OK)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Beggs, OK (51OK)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1745 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Eagle Creek (51OK)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 740 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1800 ft / 50 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.793611, -96.029722 (est)