# NTSB FTW96LA190: Deaton JUNGSTER-1, N57GD, Mcalester, OK, April 27, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1996, 06:18 local (11:18 UTC)
- Place: Mcalester, OK
- Coordinates: 34.920471, -95.760589 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9205&lon=-95.7606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report December 16, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19821
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA190
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19821/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA190

## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - wire,transmission
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

The pilot reported that after takeoff he made a low pass over a service station to see if his wife was refueling their automobile.  During the low pass, the airplane struck a powerline and impacted the ground.

## Factual narrative

On April 27, 1996, at 0618 central daylight time, a Deaton, Jungster-1, N57GD, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near McAlester, Oklahoma.  The private pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight from McAlester Regional Airport, McAlester, Oklahoma, to Bentonville Municipal Airport, Bentonville, Arkansas.  A flight plan was not filed for the personal cross country flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91.  The accident occurred a few minutes after takeoff.

The pilot told the FAA inspector that after takeoff he made a low pass over a service station to see if his wife was refueling their automobile.  During the low pass, the airplane struck a powerline and impacted the ground.  The landing gear sheared from the fuselage on impact.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N57GD](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57GD-1997-04-18), registration cancelled 1997-04-18, S/N 7201 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: DEATON JUNGSTER-1
- Registry model: [Deaton Gene G JUNGSTER-I](https://openairdocs.org/model/deaton-gene-g-jungster-i) (registry code 1590515) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 7201
- Airframe hours: 441
- Engines: Lycoming O-235-C 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Kelly A. Mahon
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, April 25, 1996, 2 hours before
- Departed: MLC, OK
- Destination: H00, BENTONVILLE, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 1,275 total, 115 in this make and model, 1,179 as pilot in command, 88 in the last 90 days, 32 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dawn
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 61 °F

## 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 19960427008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960427008749A), Apr 27, 1996: Amtrks JUNGSTER1, Mcalester, OK, Substantial damage. After takeoff made low pass over service station where his wife was fueling family auto. Struck powerline. Crashed. (-23) after takeoff, the pilot attempted a…

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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