GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM
Iowa, LA — May 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA283 |
| Event ID | 20090508X01038 |
| Location | Iowa, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.22417, -93.00000 |
| Airport | O'Brien Flying Service Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP |
| Model | GULFSTREAM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
Full Narrative
During initial takeoff from a private airfield, the single-engine agricultural airplane experienced a substantial loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll-out the airplane collided with a levy, nosed over, and caught fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane uninjured before the airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire. The airplane had been fully fueled and loaded with applicant. An inspection of the engine revealed that the #8 cylinder assembly cracked through the spark plug holes resulting in the cylinder head separating from the barrel in-flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.