On June 19, 1987, a Boeing E75 (registration N550LR) was involved in an aviation accident near Mccordsville, IN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During initial climb, a total engine power failure occurred. The pilot attempted to return to the airport but the aircraft impacted a soybean field 200 feet short of the runway. Investigation found a flex duct had been sucked into the throttle body.
Accident Summary
During the initial climb phase of flight, the engine experienced a total power failure. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport. The aircraft subsequently impacted a soybean field approximately 200 feet short of the runway, coming to rest in a 20-degree nose-down attitude.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination revealed that the flexible duct between the lower cowling air intake and the Bendix fuel injector had been ingested into the throttle body. No support wire was found inside the duct. The investigation further noted that maintenance had been performed on this duct immediately prior to the accident flight.
What happened in the 19 Jun 1987 Boeing E75 accident near Mccordsville, IN?
During initial climb, a total engine power failure occurred. The pilot attempted to return to the airport but the aircraft impacted a soybean field 200 feet short of the runway. Investigation found a flex duct had been sucked into the throttle body.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 1987 involved a Boeing E75, registration N550LR, at Mccordsville, IN.
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