# NTSB MKC75FCG08: Pretzer MTC, N30095, Reeds Springs, MO, July 24, 1974

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: July 24, 1974
- Place: Reeds Springs, MO · REEDS SPRINGS, MO
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report November 19, 1974
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 138263
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC75FCG08
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG08

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3141  74/7/24    REEDS SPRINGS,MO    PRETZER MTC         CR-  0  1  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 54, 2100
        TIME - 1330                    N30095              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - EMERSON
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          BENTONVILLE,ARK             REEDS SPRINGS,MO
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
           POWERPLANT - IGNITION SYSTEM: SPARK PLUG
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- ENG STOPPED AFTER OVERHEATING.EMER LDG SHORT OF RNY.ENG EQUIPPED WITH UNAPPROVED SPARKPLUGS.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N30095](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N30095-2009-07-27), registration cancelled 2009-07-27, S/N 1, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PRETZER MTC
- Registry model: [Pretzer MTD-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pretzer-mtd-1) (registry code 33601T3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Emerson

## 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 19740724029519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740724029519A), Jul 24, 1974: Amtr 33601T3, Reeds Springs, MO, Substantial damage. Eng stopped after overheating. Emer ldg short of rny. Eng equipped with unapproved sparkplugs.

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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