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October 18, 1991 · Lassiter Swearingen SX300 Swearingen · N9SX
Eagle River, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eagle River, WI
Aircraft
Lassiter Swearingen SX300 Swearingen
Tail Number
N9SX
Operator
Kendall Robert J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DEP01
THE PILOT OF THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE INDICATED THAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE TAKEOFF RUNWAY. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE OVERRUN. A SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL THE NATURE OF THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, FOR REASONS UNDETERMINED WHICH RESULTED IN AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AND EVENTUAL OVERRUN AND LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE INDICATED THAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE TAKEOFF RUNWAY. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE OVERRUN. A SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL THE NATURE OF THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEagle River Union (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLassiter Swearingen SX300 Swearingen
Tail NumberN9SX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKendall Robert J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:59
Weather SourceWFAC