Sunday, December 12, 2021

Cessna 310J , N3187L: Fatal accident occurred December 12, 2021 near Dobies Airport (0K6), Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma

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 traveled to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas 


Location: Inola, Oklahoma 
Accident Number: CEN22FA070
Date and Time: December 12, 2021, 09:31 Local
Registration: N3187L
Aircraft: Cessna 310J 
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Ferry

On December 12, 2021, about 0931 central standard time, a Cessna 310J airplane, N3187L, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Inola, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 ferry flight.

According to the airplane owner, he had hired the pilot, who was also a mechanic, to ferry the airplane to North Carolina in order to complete an overdue annual inspection. The airplane’s most recent annual inspection had been completed on February 1, 2020. Prior to the accident flight, the airplane fuel tanks were topped off with fuel, and the pilot completed a preflight inspection that the owner estimated took about 1 hour. The pilot then started the engines and taxied the airplane for departure. A few minutes later, the owner overheard on a handheld radio that the pilot informed air traffic control that he needed to return to the parking area due to an engine issue. The pilot called the owner via cellular phone and advised him of the situation. The owner observed the pilot complete an extensive engine run-up, and about 20 minutes, the pilot taxied back for departure. The owner had no further communication with the pilot.

A review of Tulsa International Airport (TUL) air traffic control ground and tower communications revealed that at 0838, the pilot requested a visual flight rules (VFR) clearance for departure. At 0855, the pilot stated he needed to taxi back to parking due to “a miss on the right engine there pretty bad.” About 20 minutes later, the pilot contacted ground control and stated, “ready to go and try it again sir…we’ve got it cleared up enough.” TUL ground control cleared the pilot to taxi for departure. At 0921, the pilot was cleared for takeoff and to execute a left turn to a 090° heading. At 0925, the pilot was cleared to an altitude of his discretion, and
the pilot acknowledged a climb to 9,500 ft mean sea level (msl). At 0932:36, the TUL tower radar west controller terminated radar services and approved a frequency change for a VFR flight. At 0932:43, the TUL controller radioed the pilot and there was no response. There were no further transmissions with the airplane.

Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data for the accident airplane began at 0922 and ended at 0931:11, about 21 miles east of TUL. The data showed the airplane climb to 5,800 ft msl, and about 1 minute before the accident, the airplane made a left turn to the north and began a rapid descent (see Figure 1.).

About 1100, the airplane wreckage was located on a private ranch by personnel who were tending to cattle.

Postaccident examination of the site revealed the airplane impacted terrain on a measured magnetic heading of about 060°, and the wreckage distribution field measured about 900 ft in length. Fragmented sections of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, rudder, and elevators were the first components identified in the debris field. A large impact crater, consistent with the left engine and propeller assembly was located about 300 ft from the fragmented empennage components. The left engine came to rest adjacent to the crater. Another large impact crater, consistent with the right engine and propeller assembly, was located about 300 ft from the left engine crater. The right engine came to rest adjacent to the crater. The main wreckage, which consisted of the inboard left and right wings, left and right engine nacelles, fuselage, and cockpit, was located about 300 ft from the right engine crater.

Examination of the airplane revealed the left and right fuel selectors were found in the main fuel tank positions. The nose landing gear was separated, and the main landing gear assemblies were found retracted in the wing wheel wells. The cockpit flight and engine instruments were fragmented and destroyed. The cockpit throttle quadrant control levers were found in the following positions: Left and Right throttles – full forward, Left propeller – feather; Right propeller – full forward; Left and Right mixtures – full forward.

The airplane wreckage was recovered for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N3187L
Model/Series: 310J
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGCM,725 ft msl
Observation Time: 09:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C /-3°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 160°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.28 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Departure Point: Tulsa, OK (KTUL)
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 36.221,-95.519 

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation may contact them by email witness@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov. You can also call the NTSB Response Operations Center at 844-373-9922 or 202-314-6290.

Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N84068: Accident occurred September 19, 2021 at Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN), California







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; Sacramento, California

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

Citabria Inc


Location: Auburn, California
Accident Number: WPR21LA364
Date and Time: September 19, 2021, 11:30 Local
Registration: N84068
Aircraft: Cessna 172K
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N84068
Model/Series: 172K
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
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Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point:
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 38.954833,-121.08172 (est)

Just Aircraft Highlander, N488VG: Accident occurred September 21, 2021 in Monroe, Snohomish County, Washington









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; Seattle, Washington

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Monroe, WA
Accident Number: WPR21LA351
Date & Time: September 21, 2021, 14:00 Local 
Registration: N488VG
Aircraft: George A. Thiel Just Aircraft Highlander 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: George A. Thiel 
Registration: N488VG
Model/Series: Just Aircraft Highlander 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPAE,606 ft msl
Observation Time: 13:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C /8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 10°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.13 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Auburn, WA (S50) 
Destination: Monroe, WA

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 47.839997,-121.97986 (est)

Robinson R44 II, N74706: Accident occurred September 30, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona








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; Scottsdale, Arizona

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Alba Leasing Services LLC


Location: Phoenix, AZ
Accident Number: WPR21LA359
Date & Time: September 30, 2021, 09:00 Local
Registration: N74706
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N74706
Model/Series: R44 II 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDVT,1455 ft msl 
Observation Time: 08:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C /12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 9 knots / , 70°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Scottsdale, AZ (SDL)
Destination: Scottsdale, AZ (SDL)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 33.756482,-112.03545