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August 6, 1990 · Don G Kaye RV-3 · N840DK
Willows, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Willows, CA
Aircraft
Don G Kaye RV-3
Tail Number
N840DK
Operator
Kaye Don G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG14
THE PILOT OF THIS HOMEBUILT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AFTER LANDING ON THE RUNWAY THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED TAILWIND AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING WITH AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 107 DEGREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THIS HOMEBUILT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AFTER LANDING ON THE RUNWAY THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED TAILWIND AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING WITH AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE. THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 107 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PDT
Nearest AirportWillows-Glenn (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4506 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDon G Kaye RV-3
Tail NumberN840DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKaye Don G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:46
Weather SourceWFAC