3/15/2024 0 Comments Marlboro miles airplane![]() ![]() He said that he "corrected for the shake/stall," and the shaking quit for a moment. During the third pass when the airplane exited the field to west to return for an eastward pass, he felt the airplane shake at the apex of the turn. He sprayed the field from north to south and made passes from east to west. The pilot stated that during a "routine" aerial application, he circled the field to be sprayed to locate obstacles. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was operated by T-C Aerial LLC under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight that was not operating on a flight plan. AT-502, N10325, impacted terrain during an aerial application of a field near Ropesville, Texas. On June 6, 2016, at 1316 central daylight time, an Air Tractor Inc. Latitude, Longitude: 40.285000, -74.222778ĭefining Event: Loss of control in flightįlight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural ![]() Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration No Precipitation Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / Unknown Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / Unknown Observation Facility, Elevation: BLM, 153 ft mslĭistance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles Meteorological Information and Flight PlanĬonditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitationsįlight Time: 531 hours (Total, all aircraft), 415 hours (Total, this make and model), 531 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)Īirframe Total Time: 3698 Hours as of last inspection There were no other reported issues with the fuel quantity indicating system. The fuel tank quantity indicator glass was scratched and cloudy. The fuel strainer was found to contain about 2 tablespoons of fuel. The carburetor which was separated from the induction plenum but remained connected via the flexible hose from the fuel strainer and control cables was drained and found to contain about 1 or 2 teaspoons of fuel. During recovery of the airplane, the fuel supply line from the fuel tank was cut and no fuel was noted in the line.Įxamination of the engine by a representative of the engine manufacturer with FAA oversight following recovery of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. A stain on the ground near the engine was attributed to be oil from the breached oil tank. The inlet fitting at the fuel strainer was broken off but no fuel leakage was noted. He further stated that the engine did not sputter, and he did apply carburetor heat, but that did not restore engine power.Įxamination of the accident site and airplane by the FAA inspector revealed no fuel remained in the un-breached fuel tank. He then maneuvered for a forced landing in a nearby field, and while in a nose and left wing low attitude, the airplane impacted the ground. He maneuvered for a forced landing to a nearby racetrack but realized the flight path was too high. While in cruise flight at 1,200 ft mean sea level, he reported the engine suddenly ceased producing power, and his attempts to restore engine power were unsuccessful. The pilot stated to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel that the flight departed 3N6 with about 12 gallons of fuel and flew around the local area. The local flight originated about 1 hour 30 minutes earlier from Old Bridge Airport (3N6), Old Bridge, New Jersey. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. On August 13, 2016, about 1203 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N71497, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in an open field near Marlboro, New Jersey. Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal ![]()
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