# NTSB FTW96LA318: Steward Breezy, N2343, Owasso, OK, July 25, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 25, 1996, 11:15 local (16:15 UTC) - Place: Owasso, OK - Coordinates: 36.27975, -95.829818 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.2797&lon=-95.8298&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 24, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19922 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA318 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19922/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA318 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to secure his cargo prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Propeller failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - security of cargo - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - propeller system/accessories - foreign object damage (cause) - Forced landing, emergency landing after takeoff - On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing after takeoff - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - terrain condition - ditch - object - fence ## Analysis The pilot stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, an unrestrained cardboard folder being carried in the baggage tray departed the airplane impacting the wooden propeller. The pilot further stated that the airplane 'started shaking violently' and he was unable to maintain flight with the unbalanced propeller. During the ensuing forced landing to a road running perpendicular to the end of the runway, the airplane overran the road and crossed a ditch into a hedge row of trees and bushes. ## Factual narrative On July 25, 1996, at 1115 central daylight time, a Steward Breezy home built airplane, N2343, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Owasso, Oklahoma. The private pilot and one of his passengers were not injured while one of his passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was owned and operated by a 6-way partnership under "In Your Face." Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight. In the enclosed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he completed a 20 minute local flight and returned to the Gundy's Airport. The pilot added that his passenger, his two nieces, requested to make another flight. The pilot further stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, an unrestrained cardboard folder being carried in the baggage tray departed the airplane impacting the wooden propeller. The pilot further stated that the airplane "started shaking violently" and he was unable to maintain flight with the unbalanced propeller. During the ensuing forced landing to a road that runs perpendicular to the end of the runway, the airplane overran the road and crossed a ditch into a hedge row of trees and bushes. Both wings and the wing struts sustained structural damage. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2343](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2343), registered now, S/N 835328283533070 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: STEWARD BREEZY - Registry model: [Stewart-Anderson Breezy 254351768353282-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stewart-anderson-breezy-254351768353282-a) (registry code 05611FN) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 835328283533 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Lewis E. Cockrell - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 1995, 112 hours before - Departed: OK16 - Airport: OK16, Gundy'S, runway 17, 2,500 × 25 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 68; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 850 total, 19 in this make and model, 812 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 80° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: TUL, 15 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 19960725019819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960725019819A), Jul 25, 1996: Amtr BREEZY FWS, Owasso, OK, Substantial damage. On takeoff cardboard folder blew out and struck wood prop. Vibrated due broken prop. Overran road into trees ditch. (-23) the aircraft took off at Gundys… ## Other investigations on N2343 (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 NYC82FNA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA19), Jul 9, 1982: Breezy RL4-1 (N2343), Andover, MA, 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.