Tulsa - Dayton
Flight / Schedule
Tulsa - Dayton
Aircraft
Northrop N-23 PioneerRegistration
N3756Q
MSN
2518
Operator
Darryl G. GreenmayerDate
June 29, 1988 at 06:25 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Tulsa Oklahoma
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
36.1563°, -95.9928°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 29, 1988 at 06:25 AM, Tulsa - Dayton experienced a crash involving Northrop N-23 Pioneer, operated by Darryl G. Greenmayer, with the event recorded near Tulsa Oklahoma.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The pilot did not hold a type rating or written authorization to act as pilot in command. The copilot did not hold a type rating or written authorization to act as second in command and his medical had expired. The aircraft did not have an airworthiness certificate nor had a special flight permit been issued. The left propeller went into reverse during the initial climb due to corrosion and deterioration of the wiring that controlled the propeller. The aircraft crashed out of control after colliding with power lines during takeoff. It struck the ground and went through a fence then down a slope and over an embankment. The aircraft then bounced across a street while turning around and colliding with a power line pole tail first. The aircraft had traveled about 537 feet from initial ground contact. All 3 engines were still producing power when the aircraft came to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N3756Q, MSN 2518.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 36.1563°, -95.9928°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot did not hold a type rating or written authorization to act as pilot in command. The copilot did not hold a type rating or written authorization to act as second in command and his medical had expired. The aircraft did not have an airworthiness certificate nor had a special flight permit been issued. The left propeller went into reverse during the initial climb due to corrosion and deterioration of the wiring that controlled the propeller. The aircraft crashed out of control after colliding with power lines during takeoff. It struck the ground and went through a fence then down a slope and over an embankment. The aircraft then bounced across a street while turning around and colliding with a power line pole tail first. The aircraft had traveled about 537 feet from initial ground contact. All 3 engines were still producing power when the aircraft came to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tulsa - Dayton
Operator
Darryl G. GreenmayerFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
