Ryan NAVION A N4902K

Summary

On 22 July 1999 at about 19:15 local time, a Ryan NAVION A registered N4902K was involved in an accident near Keokuk, Iowa, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 July 1999 at 19:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Keokuk, Iowa, United States

Nearest airport

Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK)

Coordinates

40.4002, -91.4000

Aircraft

Ryan NAVION A

Registration

N4902K

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Paducah → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI99LA247

2 people had minor injuries.

Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot stated he had topped off the accident airplane's fuel before departure. He said that during the landing approach, he reduced engine power, lowered the landing gear, and extended 1/2 flaps. Subsequently, he applied power and the engine did not respond. A soybean field was selected and a forced landing executed in the field resulting in substantial damage. The investigation revealed engine continuity and no pre-existing engine anomalies were found. Fuel was recovered from the airplane. Fuel was also present on the ground at the scene and the glass gascolator bowl was found broken. The fuel selector was found on the main tank position and was selected to the off position by the first person to arrive at the accident site.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.