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November 25, 1994 · Bartholomew Firestar · N432JR

High Point, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
High Point, NC
Aircraft
Bartholomew Firestar
Tail Number
N432JR
Operator
Bartholomew Paul R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA018

THE PILOT WAS FLYING AT 2,000 FEET MSL WHEN HE REACHED FOR A MAP. AS HE DID THIS, HE INADVERTENTLY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE IGNITION TOGGLE SWITCH. THE ENGINE QUIT, AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE PRIOR TO A COLLISION WITH TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND NONE WAS FOUND DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Full Narrative

On November 25, 1994, at 1530 eastern standard time, a Bartholomew Firestar, N432JR, collided with trees during a forced landing in High Point, North Carolina. The commercial pilot had minor injuries, and the aircraft was substantially damaged. The homebuilt aircraft was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight to Waxhaw, North Carolina. The flight originated in Greensboro, North Carolina, at 1450. The pilot reported that the aircraft was in cruise flight, at 2,000 feet mean sea level, when he reached for a map. As he did this, he inadvertently switched off the ignition toggle switch. The engine quit, and he could not restart the engine in time to avert a forced landing. The aircraft collided with cedar trees during the landing, resulting in structural damage to the pilot cage. An examination of the aircraft did not reveal evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure, and none was reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBartholomew Firestar
Tail NumberN432JR
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBartholomew Paul R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 377 · Reciprocating · 37

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data