# NTSB SEA91LA129: Boeing E75, N1067N, Aurora, OR, June 8, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 8, 1991, 06:15 local (13:15 UTC)
- Place: Aurora, OR
- Coordinates: 45.230567, -122.799423 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2306&lon=-122.7994&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 8, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41448
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA91LA129
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41448/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA129

## Probable cause

AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR AND IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.  FACTORS INCLUDE AN EARTHEN BERM WHICH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fuel system,carburetor (cause)
  - maintenance,adjustment - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - berm (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE BOEING, STEARMAN, E-75 WAS AT LOW ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.  THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO TOUCHDOWN SAFELY IN A FIELD JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY, BUT THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER WHEN THE LEFT LANDING GEAR HIT A TWO FOOT HIGH EMBANKMENT. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WAS BEING FLOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER RESTORATION, WAS RUNNING RICH.  HE SAID THAT WHEN HE MOVED THE THROTTLE FORWARD, OUT OF IDLE, THE ENGINE 'LOADED UP' AND QUIT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1067N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1067N), registered now, S/N 75-5313 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOEING E75 (E-75)
- Registry model: [Boeing E75](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-e75) (registry code 1380120) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680) (registry code 41540, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 75-5313
- Engines: LYCOMING R-680 B4E 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: John P. Pike
- Registered owner: John P. Pike
- Airport: 3S2, Aurora State, runway 35, 4,100 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; airline transport, commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 6,654 total, 200 in this make and model, 6,250 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19910608020429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910608020429A), Jun 8, 1991: Boeing E75, Aurora, OR, Substantial damage. Engine loaded up on approach to runway failed to respond at power application. Landed short and nosed over.

## Other investigations on N1067N (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 SEA95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA100), May 13, 1995: Boeing E75 (N1067N), Newberg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE DESIRED TOUCHDOWN POINT ON…

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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