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October 17, 1990 · Joseph W Hillbrand Sonerai IIL Sonerai II · N119JH
Maricopa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Maricopa, AZ
Aircraft
Joseph W Hillbrand Sonerai IIL Sonerai II
Tail Number
N119JH
Operator
Hillebrand Joseph W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91DUJ01
THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A BUSH NEXT TO RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, HIT A CULVERT, CARTWHEELED, AND NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. THE PILOT STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF AFTER EXPERIENCING ENGINE POWER SURGES ON THE FIRST TRY. THE PILOT ALSO STATED HE HAD FILLED THE FUEL TANKS WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WHICH CONTAINED AN MTBE ADDITIVE. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES.
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THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A BUSH NEXT TO RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, HIT A CULVERT, CARTWHEELED, AND NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. THE PILOT STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF AFTER EXPERIENCING ENGINE POWER SURGES ON THE FIRST TRY. THE PILOT ALSO STATED HE HAD FILLED THE FUEL TANKS WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WHICH CONTAINED AN MTBE ADDITIVE. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportAKCHIN (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJoseph W Hillbrand Sonerai IIL Sonerai II
Tail NumberN119JH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillebrand Joseph W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · CONVERSION · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO