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May 9, 1992 · Cedric Lewellen Soneria II · N7063L
Bolivar, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bolivar, MO
Aircraft
Cedric Lewellen Soneria II
Tail Number
N7063L
Operator
Cedric L Lewellen
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DCG01
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CLIMB. POLICE OFFICERS RESPONDING TO THE ACCIDENT REPORT WITNESSES HAD HEARD THE 'MOTOR SPUTTER, COUGH, AND THEN DIE, JUST BEFORE IT CRASHED.' THE PILOT WAS TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE REMAINED UNTIL HE PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER 43 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FUEL SPILL OR LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CLIMB. POLICE OFFICERS RESPONDING TO THE ACCIDENT REPORT WITNESSES HAD HEARD THE 'MOTOR SPUTTER, COUGH, AND THEN DIE, JUST BEFORE IT CRASHED.' THE PILOT WAS TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE REMAINED UNTIL HE PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER 43 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FUEL SPILL OR LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:12 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCedric Lewellen Soneria II
Tail NumberN7063L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCedric L Lewellen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · Reciprocating · 36
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC