# NTSB FTW94LA192: Callair A-5T, N96084, Fabens, TX, June 10, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 9, 1994, 20:20 local (Jun 10, 1994, 01:20 UTC)
- Place: Fabens, TX
- Coordinates: 31.500566, -106.149551 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.5006&lon=-106.1496&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report April 25, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19082
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA192
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19082/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA192

## Probable cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S).

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, maneuvering - aerial application
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, emergency descent/landing
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency descent/landing
  - terrain condition - crop

## Analysis

DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION THE PILOT ADDED POWER BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND AND LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE INTO A COTTON FIELD STRAIGHT AHEAD RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE BY THE OPERATOR FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION.

## Factual narrative

On June 9, 1994, at 2020 central daylight time, a Callair A-5T, N96084, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fabens, Texas.  The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight.

The pilot reported that he departed the Fabens Airport with a total of 15 gallons of fuel, with a load of 80 gallons of chemical to spray a nearby onion field.  The first spray pass was completed without problems.  The pilot stated that he added power but the engine failed to respond, and lost power during his turn to reverse direction for the next pass.

The pilot further stated that he elected to execute a forced landing straight ahead into a cotton field.  Damage to the airplane included structural damage to the right wing spar, the separation of the powerplant from its mount, and the deformation of the aft fuselage.

Examination of the engine by the operator failed to disclose any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N96084](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N96084-2013-09-13), registration cancelled 2013-09-13, S/N 1048, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CALLAIR A-5T
- Registry model: [Callair A-9A](https://openairdocs.org/model/callair-a-9a) (registry code 1850122) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1048
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540=B2B5 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Dulin, Jimmy A.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Destination: TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane, helicopter; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 6,000 total, 200 in this make and model, 5,000 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 50 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19940609015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940609015259A), Jun 9, 1994: Airpts A5T, Fabens, TX, Substantial damage. Reported power loss on pullup from spray run. Tore engine out on forced landing. No engine defects found.

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.

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