Boeing A75N1 (PT17) accident near Fort Worth, Texas, December 26, 2005
On December 26, 2005 at about 11:28 pm local time, a Boeing A75N1 (PT17), registered N67195, was substantially damaged in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas (Hicks Airfield). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 26, 2005 · about 11:28 pm local time
- Place
- Fort Worth, Texas · Hicks Airfield · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · all A75N1 (PT17)s on the register
- Registration
- N67195 · registry record · serial 75-1755
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that on the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern, while about 200 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power. As the 22,300-hour ATP rated pilot, with 109-hours in make/model, was attempting to avoid obstacles, the airplane entered a spin and impacted terrain. There was no postimpact fire. The pilot reported that he had not experienced any problems with the airplane's flight controls. An examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined. Several eyewitnesses reported observing the pilot perform several touch-and-goes from Runway 14. The eyewitnesses reported that on each takeoff the airplane would climb at a steep angle of attack followed by a steep, low altitude, left turn directly to the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. The weather observation facility located 5 nautical miles northeast from the site of the accident, reported wind from 160 degrees at 7 knots.
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: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane; instrument: helicopter; rotorcraft: helicopter
- Flight time: 22,300 hours in all; 109 in this make and model; 12 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 15,950 as pilot in command; 810 on instruments
- Last flight review: May 1, 2005
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rear
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,091.1 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 1, 2005
- Maximum gross weight: 2,950 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental W-670-6A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: T67 Fort Worth TX at 11:05 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 14, 3,740 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 160° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
- Observation at 11:53 pm from AFW, 5 miles away
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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