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December 16, 1992 · Highcraft Buccaneer II Buccaneer · UNREG
Rockledge, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Rockledge, FL
Aircraft
Highcraft Buccaneer II Buccaneer
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Keuthen Aircraft
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA029
THE PILOT AND A PILOT RATED PASSENGER WERE FLYING AN UNREGISTERED AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANE. ON TAKEOFF THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PILOT AND PILOT RATED PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ON TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT AND A PILOT RATED PASSENGER WERE FLYING AN UNREGISTERED AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANE. ON TAKEOFF THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PILOT AND PILOT RATED PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EST
Nearest AirportRockledge Airpark (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHighcraft Buccaneer II Buccaneer
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeuthen Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582LCDC DI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC