Globe GC-1B accident near Norton, Kansas, March 13, 1995
On March 13, 1995 at about 11:30 pm local time, a Globe GC-1B, registered N78103, was substantially damaged in an accident near Norton, Kansas. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 13, 1995 · about 11:30 pm local time
- Place
- Norton, Kansas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Globe GC-1B · all GC-1Bs on the register
- Registration
- N78103 · registry record · serial 2103
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT, ALONG WITH A PILOT RATED PASSENGER (HIS MECHANIC), INITIATED A FLIGHT AFTER MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE. DURING THE FLIGHT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED TO READ ZERO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT THEN MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A TERRACED WHEAT FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED DAMAGE IN THE UNEVEN TERRAIN. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE FAILED TO REVEAL THE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN ANY OF THE SYSTEMS EXAMINED.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 219 hours in all; 81 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (expired)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,215 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, December 22, 1994; 9 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,710 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: NRN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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