ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378001
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| Date: | Saturday 8 December 1984 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Ayres S2R-T Turbo Thrush |
| Owner/operator: | Riddell Flying Service, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8503V |
| MSN: | 2263R |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3522 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6A-34AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Helena, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | West Helena, AR |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
ON DEPARTING WEST HELENA ARPT THE PLT REDUCED PWR TO A CRUISE PWR SETTING. THE ENGINE RESPONDED TO THE PWR REDUCTION BUT THEN THE TORQUE DROPPED TO ZERO. THE ACFT DESCENDED STRIKING THE GROUND. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF THE ENGINE AND FUEL CONTROL UNIT DID NOT REVEAL ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM. SOME DEBRIS WAS NOTED IN THE FUEL CONTROL INLINE FILTER WHICH RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC85LA033
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 18:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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