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March 24, 1991 · Glassair SH-2TD · N59BH
Bay St. Louis, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bay St. Louis, MS
Aircraft
Glassair SH-2TD
Tail Number
N59BH
Operator
Herron King D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA108
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH AN ERRATIC AND DECLINING FUEL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE WAS HOT FROM A PREVIOUS FLIGHT AND WAS USING AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SURGING AFTER LIFTOFF AND THE PILOT REDUCED THROTTLE AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING 500 FT OF RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO VAPOR LOCK OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER DECISION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRPLANE.
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THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH AN ERRATIC AND DECLINING FUEL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE WAS HOT FROM A PREVIOUS FLIGHT AND WAS USING AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SURGING AFTER LIFTOFF AND THE PILOT REDUCED THROTTLE AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING 500 FT OF RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportSTENNIS (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlassair SH-2TD
Tail NumberN59BH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerron King D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC