On July 13, 1985, a Boeing A75N1 (registration N1391M) was involved in an aviation accident near Earle, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a propeller runaway at 75 feet on final approach to a private airstrip, forcing a landing in a bean field. An FAA inspector found damaged low pitch stops but could not determine if the damage occurred before or during the accident.
Incident Details
During the final approach for landing at a private airstrip, the aircraft experienced a propeller runaway at an altitude of 75 feet above ground level. The pilot reported that the aircraft was too low to correct the propeller malfunction and was forced to land in a bean field adjacent to the airstrip. No further details about the aircraft, such as type or registration, were provided in the source.
Post-Accident Inspection
An FAA inspector examined the propeller after the accident and observed damage to the low pitch stops. However, the inspector could not determine which damage occurred before the accident and which occurred during the accident. The source did not include any information about injuries, damage to the aircraft, or other factors.
Probable Cause
The source did not state a probable cause for this incident.