# NTSB MKC86LA081: Piper PA-22-150, N6167D, Lytton, IA, March 29, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 29, 1986, 17:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Lytton, IA
- Coordinates: 42.420948, -94.860603 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.4209&lon=-94.8606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34155
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC86LA081
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34155/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA081

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fluid,fuel - improper (cause)
  - aircraft service - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS DEPARTING FROM A 2,500 FT LONG, GRASS, FARM STRIP. THE PLT SAID HE NOTICED AFTER TAKE OFF THAT THE ENG WAS NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER AND HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALT. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FLD, BUT THE GROUND WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT WAS LAST FUELED FROM A FARM TANK ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6167D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6167D-1990-09-19), registration cancelled 1990-09-19, S/N 224814 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22-4814
- Airframe hours: 3006
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A1A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Wayne A. Batz
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 4, 1985, 2 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 339 total, 156 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 39 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: SUX, 67 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 19860329010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860329010069A), Mar 29, 1986: Piper STCPA22, Lytton, IA, Substantial damage. Engine did not develop full power on takeoff. Flipped over in a soft field. Auto fuel from farm tank of low grade.

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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