N2027K

Substantial
Minor

WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC 620BS/N: 1577

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA452
Location
New England, ND
Event ID
20090721X54408
Coordinates
46.464443, -102.990837
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2027K
Make
WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC
Serial Number
1577
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
620BW62T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIR DAKOTA FLITE INC
Address
PO BOX 429
Status
Deregistered
City
HETTINGER
State / Zip Code
ND 58639-0429
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot had completed the aerial application of a field prior to spraying another agricultural field where the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power. The pilot stated that when he applied engine power while executing a climbing right turn over the field, the engine lost power. Additional increases of the throttle control further reduced engine power. The pilot stated that had he not changed or reduced the throttle control setting, the engine would have not lost power. The pilot then executed a forced landing on a butte, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. No mechanical anomalies relating to the airplane were reported.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA452