# NTSB MKC79FCQ39: Dyke Delta JD-2, N18DW, Tribune, KS, July 27, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 27, 1979
- Place: Tribune, KS · TRIBUNE, KS
- Location: 38.4720° N, 101.7545° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Tribune, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.4720&lon=-101.7545&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 5, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 134283
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC79FCQ39
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ39

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2710  79/7/27  NR.TRIBUNE,KS         DYKE DELTA JD-2     CR-  0  0  2  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 39, 469
        TIME - 1600                    N18DW               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          FARMINGTON,NM               SALINA,KS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           COLLIDED WITH: OBJECT                                    LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE: MASTER AND CONNECTING RODS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- #3 CONROD ASSY FAILED.COLLIDED WITH HAYSTACK,HENHOUSE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N18DW](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N18DW-2023-02-09), registration cancelled 2023-02-09, S/N 1093, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: DYKE DELTA JD-2
- Registry model: [Williams David T DYKE DELTA JD-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-david-t-dyke-delta-jd-2) (registry code 0562185) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-390 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-390-series) (registry code 41678, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## 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 19790727022469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790727022469A), Jul 27, 1979: Amtrdk DYKEDELTAJD2, Tribune, KS, Substantial damage. Engine failed during cruise. Pilot experienced extreme vibration and crashed during emergency landing.

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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