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November 13, 1994 · Alon A-2 · N888JL

Goode, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Goode, VA
Aircraft
Alon A-2
Tail Number
N888JL
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA024

THE PILOT AND HER HUSBAND FLEW THE AIRPLANE THE MORNING OF THE ACCIDENT FROM ONE AIRPORT TO ANOTHER. THE PILOT PREFLIGHTED THE AIRPLANE AGAIN THAT AFTERNOON AND DEPARTED ON A SOLO FLIGHT. DURING THE CLIMB OUT, ABOUT 150 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE ENGINE TOTALLY LOST POWER, WITHOUT ANY PRELIMINARY SPUTTERING OR WARNING. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD AND STRUCK TREES DURING THE DESCENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT WATER HAD BEEN FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING THE 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED WATER AND RUST IN THE FUEL PUMP AND CARBURETOR.

NTSB Probable Cause

the inadequate preflight by the pilot, resulting in engine failure due to water ingestion.

Full Narrative

On November 13, 1994, at 1325 eastern daylight time, an Aircoupe A-2, N888JL, owned by David E. Miller and piloted by Anne Miller, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after takeoff from a private airstrip (VA91), in Goode, Virginia. The pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight operating under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that she and her husband flew N888JL that morning from VA91, to the Forest Airport (W90), 5 miles away, and then returned to VA91. She further stated: "...I preflighted the plane again at approximately 1315 in preparation to fly...I started my takeoff roll at approximately 1330. Everything was normal, lifted off and climbed about 150 feet when the engine totally lost power all at once, no sputtering. I was over the end of the runway. I turned toward a small field left of the runway...I was too high to land in the field...and was trying to make the next field when I hit...the trees on the edge of the field...The plane was refueled on November 12 at W90..." According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector's report, he stated: "...Indications were that the propeller was not rotating on impact. Witnesses and owner stated that water had been found in fuel system since the aircraft was purchased two months prior. Owner and mechanic felt that they had finally removed all water from system...The fuel pump and carburetor were removed on site ...Water, water traces and rust were found in the fuel pump and carburetor..." END OF REPORT - NOTHING FOLLOWS

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 EST
Nearest AirportMILLER (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length1860 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAlon A-2
Tail NumberN888JL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-16F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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