# NTSB MKC87LA170: Ryan ST3KR, N3761Q, Springdale, AR, September 3, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 3, 1987, 10:15 local (15:15 UTC)
- Place: Springdale, AR
- Coordinates: 36.179557, -94.140846 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1796&lon=-94.1408&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 11, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34437
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC87LA170
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34437/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA170

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - emergency procedure - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER, RECOVERED FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN WENT TO IDLE. DRG THE FEW SECONDS THAT POWER WAS RESTORED, HE INITIATED A TURN BACK TOWARD THE RWY. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT STARTED TO SNAP ROLL TO THE LEFT & WENT TO ABOUT A 90 DEG BANK. HE RECOVERED AT ABOUT 150' AGL & KEPT THE WINGS LEVEL, BUT THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. NO REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS VERIFIED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3761Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3761Q-2013-01-31), registration cancelled 2013-01-31, S/N 1404 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: RYAN ST3KR
- Registry model: [Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-aeronautical-st3kr) (registry code 7830502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1404
- Engines: KINNER R55 reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John. O. Kinsey
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 3, 1987
- Airport: H37, Springdale Muni, runway 18, 5,302 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: rear; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,100 total, 275 in this make and model, 1,830 as pilot in command, 64 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19870903080029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870903080029A), Sep 3, 1987: Ryan ST3KR, Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. Engine failed on climbout. Returned. Hard landing on airport but not on runway. Found dirt in carburetor bowl.

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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