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May 27, 1992 · Richard N Burns KR-2 · N183RB
Middletown, DE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Middletown, DE
Aircraft
Richard N Burns KR-2
Tail Number
N183RB
Operator
Richard N Burns
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92LA079
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CONDUCTED HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS IN HIS NEWLY BUILT KIT PLANE AND THEN ATTEMPTED THE FIRST TAKEOFF OF THE AIRCRAFT. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE APPLIED TOO MUCH BACK PRESSURE DURING LIFT OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP. HE THEN PUSHED THE NOSE BACK DOWN, AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY, CARTWHEELED, AND SLID TO A STOP OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY MECHANCAL MALFUNCTIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS INADEQUATE HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CONDUCTED HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS IN HIS NEWLY BUILT KIT PLANE AND THEN ATTEMPTED THE FIRST TAKEOFF OF THE AIRCRAFT. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE APPLIED TOO MUCH BACK PRESSURE DURING LIFT OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP. HE THEN PUSHED THE NOSE BACK DOWN, AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY, CARTWHEELED, AND SLID TO A STOP OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY MECHANCAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EDT
Nearest AirportSummit Airpark (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4493 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRichard N Burns KR-2
Tail NumberN183RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRichard N Burns
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 4 CYL · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC