# NTSB CHI05LA177: North American P-51D, N10607, Tarkio, MO, July 9, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 9, 2005, 10:30 local (15:30 UTC) - Place: Tarkio, MO - Coordinates: 40.445835, -95.362777 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.4458&lon=-95.3628&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report April 25, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 61945 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI05LA177 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/61945/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA177 ## Probable cause A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency landing after takeoff - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - terrain condition - ground - terrain condition - none suitable ## Analysis The airplane collided with the terrain following a loss of engine power on takeoff. The pilot reported that he experienced a total loss of engine power at an altitude of about 50 above the ground on takeoff. He stated that he banked to the left to avoid a 30 foot dike off the end of the runway. He stated that when he banked the airplane, the left wing contacted the ground. The airplane then rocked to the right and the right wing contacted the ground prior to the airplane coming to rest. Inspection of the airplane and engine failed to reveal any mechanical failure/malfunction which would have resulted in the loss of engine power. ## Factual narrative On July 9, 2005, at 1030 central daylight time, a North American P-51D, N10607, collided with the terrain following a loss of engine power on takeoff from runway 18 (3,773 feet by 60 feet, concrete) at the Peterson Municipal Airport (K57), Tarkio, Missouri. The airline transport rated pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he experienced a total loss of engine power at an altitude of about 50 above the ground on takeoff. He stated he banked to the left to avoid a 30 foot dike off the end of the runway. He stated that when he banked the airplane, the left wing contacted the ground. The airplane then rocked to the right and the right wing contacted the ground prior to the airplane coming to rest. The pilot reported that following the accident the fuel pump and carburetor were tested and they functioned normally. He stated the engine timing was checked and it was set as it should have been. The pilot stated he rotated the engine using the starter and engine continuity was established. Inspection of the airplane and engine failed to reveal any mechanical failure/malfunction which would have resulted in the loss of engine power. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N10607](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10607), registered now, S/N 44-74466A, built 1944 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: North American P-51D - Registry model: [North American P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51d) (registry code 6402319) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pkrd-Roll V1650 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pkrd-roll-v1650-series) (registry code 49001, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 4474466 - Airframe hours: 2146 - Engines: Packard Merlin 1440 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Harry O. Barr - Registered owner: Advanced Air, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Limited (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2005, 16 hours before - Departed: K57, Tarkio, MO - Destination: LNK, Lincoln, NE - Airport: K57, Peterson Municipal, runway 18, 3,773 × 60 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 69; injuries: serious; flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine sea, single-engine land, multi-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review February 1, 2005; seat: front; flight hours: 22,800 total, 500 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 170° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 30.06 inHg - Observed at: STJ, 45 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20050709016299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050709016299A), Jul 9, 2005: Namer P51D, Tarkio, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft departed Tarkio, Missouri (K57), enroute to lincoln, Nebraska (lnk). Pilot states that shortly after takeoff from runway 18, approximately 50… ## Other investigations on N10607 (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX85LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA392), Sep 14, 1985: North American P-51D (N10607), Reno, NV, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.