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April 12, 1992 · Lake LA-4 · N2032L
Lee'S Summit, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lee'S Summit, MO
Aircraft
Lake LA-4
Tail Number
N2032L
Operator
Ronald L Strahm
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA128
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE ABORTED A TAKEOFF DURING INITIAL CLIMB. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE AIRPLANE ENGINE STARTED SURGING AFTER LIFTOFF. HE DECIDED TO LAND AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE END AND COLLIDING WITH A DITCH. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND AN ENGINE TEST RUN DISCLOSED NO DEFECTS. WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE (TEMPERATURE 53 DEGREES, DEWPOINT 29 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) WERE PRESENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A DELAYED ABORTED TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PRESENCE OF CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE ABORTED A TAKEOFF DURING INITIAL CLIMB. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE AIRPLANE ENGINE STARTED SURGING AFTER LIFTOFF. HE DECIDED TO LAND AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE END AND COLLIDING WITH A DITCH. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND AN ENGINE TEST RUN DISCLOSED NO DEFECTS. WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE (TEMPERATURE 53 DEGREES, DEWPOINT 29 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) WERE PRESENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:41 CDT
Nearest AirportLee'S Summitt (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake LA-4
Tail NumberN2032L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald L Strahm
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC