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October 16, 1994 · S M A N Hydroplum Petrel Hydroplum · N1601Z

Center Village, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Center Village, OH
Aircraft
S M A N Hydroplum Petrel Hydroplum
Tail Number
N1601Z
Operator
Bruce Stone
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO95LA005

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE MADE SEVERAL LOW PASSES OVER THE RUNWAY FOR PHOTO TAKING PURPOSES. HE STATED THAT DURING CLIMB OUT AT ABOUT 500 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND ABOUT 3/4 MILE FROM THE AIRPORT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD. THE FAA SAFETY INSPECTOR WHO EXAMINED THE WRECKAGE STATED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Full Narrative

On October 16, 1994, at 1845 eastern daylight time, N1601Z, a S M A N Hydroplum Petre homebuilt airplane, crashed in a bean field in Center Village, Ohio, while on final approach during a power-off forced landing following a loss of engine power during climb. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local, personal flight was operated under 14 CFR 91 and originated at August Acres a private grass strip in Center Village. The pilot reported that he flew down the runway for picture taking purposes. He stated that during climb out at 500 feet above the ground and 3/4 mile from the airport the engine lost power. He stated that during the forced landing the airplane impacted in a freshly cut corn field. The aircraft was examined by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. The examination revealed that the engine driven fuel pump was inoperable.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAugust Acres (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2095 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftS M A N Hydroplum Petrel Hydroplum
Tail NumberN1601Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruce Stone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data