On January 16, 1990, a Cessna P210N (registration N4589K) operated by Sanford Co. Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Newton, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. DARKNESS AND THE RESULTANT DELAY IN FLARING TO LAND WERE RELATED FACTORS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot and his pilot-rated passenger experienced a power loss during a night cross-country departure from Newton Airport. They made a forced landing in a cultivated milo field, bending both outer wing tips during the hard touchdown.
Incident Details
A commercial-rated pilot and his pilot-rated passenger departed from Newton Airport for a night cross-country flight to Great Bend, Kansas. According to the pilots, they experienced an engine power loss at approximately 4,500 feet during the initial climb after departure. They subsequently performed a forced landing in a cultivated milo field. The landing was hard, resulting in both outer wing tips being bent downward.
Post-Inspection
Following the incident, a detailed engine inspection was carried out. The inspection revealed no discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. No other damage to the aircraft was reported beyond the bent wing tips.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Jan 1990 Cessna P210N accident near Newton, KS?
A commercial pilot and his pilot-rated passenger experienced a power loss during a night cross-country departure from Newton Airport. They made a forced landing in a cultivated milo field, bending both outer wing tips during the hard touchdown.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jan 1990 involved a Cessna P210N, registration N4589K, operated by Sanford Co. Inc., at Newton, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. DARKNESS AND THE RESULTANT DELAY IN FLARING TO LAND WERE RELATED FACTORS.
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