ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376256
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| Date: | Saturday 14 September 1985 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Ryan Navion |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N91460 |
| MSN: | NAV-4-273 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 820 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL E185 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Midland, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Midland, TX (KMAF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT EXPERIENCED ENG FAILURE DURING CLIMBOUT FROM SKY RANCH ARPT AT MIDLAND, TX. HE THEN TURNED INTO THE WIND AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PASTURE. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CONNECTING ROD HAD BROKEN, HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE ROD FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE PLT HAD ALREADY RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR AND MADE AN INTENTIONAL GEAR UP LANDING ONTO WET TERRAIN.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW85LA349
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 14:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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