North American T-28D
Sherman, TX, March 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sherman, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46583, -96.67278 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA142 |
| Event ID | 20080716X01057 |
Aircraft
| Make | North American |
| Model | T-28D |
| Registration # | N8523A |
| Operator | Personal Flight |
| Owner | Brian L. Stout |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
Full Narrative
In a written statement provided to the NTSB, the pilot reported that the airplane was in cruise flight at approximately 3,000 feet above ground level when the oil pressure gauge began to fluctuate. The pilot observed that the oil temperature and cylinder head temperature readings remained within the normal range. Additionally, the pilot stated that the engine "shuddered" several times before he experienced a total loss of engine power. Due to altitude and airspeed, the pilot reported that the only landing area available was a "soft, sandy, field." During the landing roll out the left main gear and nose gear dug into the soft terrain resulting in the collapse of the left main and nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was able to egress without assistance.
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.