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March 17, 1996 · Mulholland Witchawk · N152JM
Celina, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Celina, OH
Aircraft
Mulholland Witchawk
Tail Number
N152JM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA051
The pilot reported that about 10-15 minutes after takeoff, he noticed that the airplane's liquid-cooled engine temperature was higher than normal. He elected to make a precautionary landing in an open bean field. During the landing roll, the landing gear sunk into the mud and the airplane flipped over onto its back.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
Full Narrative
On March 17, 1996, at approximately 1430 eastern standard time, a Mulholland Witchawk, N152JM, nosed over and came to rest inverted, following a precautionary landing in a field near Celina, Ohio. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The homebuilt airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and originated in Celina, Ohio, at 1415 eastern standard time. The pilot reported that the airplane's liquid-cooled engine began to overheat and that he elected to make a precautionary landing in an open bean field. The pilot stated that "...on roll out...the airplane main wheels bogged in the mud causing the airplane to roll over."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest Airport11nm NNW
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMulholland Witchawk
Tail NumberN152JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFord · 3.8L V6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC