Incident Overview
On July 27, 2010, at approximately 1000 central daylight time, a single-engine Beech F35 (registration N3858B) operated by a private individual was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Enid, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight, which was conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Flight History
The local flight departed Enid Woodring Municipal Airport (WDG) at about 0950. According to the pilot, shortly after takeoff the engine began to run rough. The pilot decided to return to WDG, but before landing the engine experienced a total loss of power. With the landing gear in the retracted position, the pilot landed east of the runway in a wheat field.
Damage and Examination
Photographs provided to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge showed that the airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage during the mishap. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane after the accident but was unable to determine the reason for the loss of engine power.