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July 27, 1991 · English Pietenpol Aircamper Pietenpol · N14961
Brodhead, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Brodhead, WI
Aircraft
English Pietenpol Aircamper Pietenpol
Tail Number
N14961
Operator
Cary Francis Winch
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91DEP11
THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE WAS POWERED BY A CONVERTED AUTOMOBILE ENGINE. DURING A CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS & THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE AIRPORT & THE AIRPLANE WAS DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN EXHAUST VALVE WAS ERODED & LEAKING.
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THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE WAS POWERED BY A CONVERTED AUTOMOBILE ENGINE. DURING A CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS & THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE AIRPORT & THE AIRPLANE WAS DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN EXHAUST VALVE WAS ERODED & LEAKING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:39 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnglish Pietenpol Aircamper Pietenpol
Tail NumberN14961
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCary Francis Winch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCorvair · GO-140 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingUnknown 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:49
Weather SourceWFAC