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July 4, 1998 · Brunnemer HMB-2 · N9129F

Greenwood, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, IN
Aircraft
Brunnemer HMB-2
Tail Number
N9129F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA242

The pilot stated that approximately 10 minutes into the flight the engine loss complete power. The pilot was cruising at an approximate altitude of 700' above ground level (agl). The pilot completed a forced landing into a soybean field and upon touchdown the aircraft dug into the soft terrain. The front wheel contacted the terrain first, resulting in the aircraft to nose over and come to rest in an inverted position. The pilot stated that the area had received 1.5 inches of rain the night before, and that produced the 6 inches of mud that was present in the soybean field. Post accident investigation showed that the ignition coil had broken due to fatigue from operational vibrations. No other engine or aircraft anomalies were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to a fractured ignition coil. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 4, 1998, at 0910 central daylight time, a Brunnemer HMB-2, N9129F, piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power during cruise flight, near Greenwood, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight departed a private airstrip near Franklin, Indiana, at 0900, with the intended destination of Putnam County Airport, near Greencastle, Indiana. According to the pilot's written statement, the pilot stated that approximately 10 minutes into the flight the engine loss complete power. The pilot was cruising at an approximate altitude of 700' above ground level (agl). The pilot completed a forced landing into a soybean field and upon touchdown the aircraft dug into the soft terrain. The front wheel contacted the terrain first, resulting in the aircraft to nose over and come to rest in an inverted position. The pilot stated that the area had received 1.5 inches of rain the night before, and that produced the 6 inches of mud that was present in the soybean field. Post accident investigation showed that the ignition coil had broken. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the fatigue was attributed to operational vibrations. No other engine or aircraft anomalies were found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBrunnemer HMB-2
Tail NumberN9129F
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EJ22 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data