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November 16, 1993 · Angel Elbert S Jr Quickie 200 Quickie 20 · N687EA

North Kingston, RI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Kingston, RI
Aircraft
Angel Elbert S Jr Quickie 200 Quickie 20
Tail Number
N687EA
Operator
Elbert Angel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO94LA012

THE PILOT OF HIS HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE STATED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED A SUCCESSFUL RUN-UP CHECK AND THEN HE DEPARTED RUNWAY 34 TO PRACTICE VARIOUS MANEUVERS OVER THE WATER. HE STATED THAT HE MADE A RIGHT TURN AFTER TAKEOFF, AND AS THE AIRPLANE WAS 2 MILES SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1500 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, HE NOTICED THE PROPELLER WAS NOT TURNING, AND THAT HE HAD LOST ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ESTABLISHED A GLIDE SPEED OF 90 MPH AND TRIED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, BUT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN THE BAY. THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On Tuesday, November 16, 1993, at 0930 eastern standard time, N687EA, an Angel Quickie 200 homebuilt airplane, owned and operated by Elbert Angel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, lost engine power during cruise flight about 2 miles southeast of Quonset State Airport, North Kingston, Rhode Island. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was destroyed. The local, personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to the pilot, he stated that he had completed a successful run-up check before departing on runway 34. After departure, the pilot stated that he made a right turn as he intended to practice various maneuvers over the water. At an altitude of about 1500 feet above the ground and over the bay, the pilot stated that he noticed the propeller was not turning, and that he had lost engine power. He stated that he established a glide speed of 90 mph and tried to return to the airport, but due to insufficient altitude the airplane crashed into the bay. The airplane was retrieved from the bay and an examination was conducted by the FAA. According to the FAA, the examination did not disclose any evidence of mechanical malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportQuonset State (2nm SSE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAngel Elbert S Jr Quickie 200 Quickie 20
Tail NumberN687EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorElbert Angel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:20
Weather SourceWFAC

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