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October 29, 1988 · Aeronca 7AC · N83045

Austell, GA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Austell, GA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N83045
Operator
Ronald C Walker
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89FA019

PIC WAS OBTAINING BFR; STALLS & FLT AT MIN CONTROL AIRSPEED WERE COMPLETED. PIC BEGAN DESCENT FROM 2500 MSL TO HIS PVT STRIP FOR SIMULATED ENGINE OUT LANDING. IN A SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW PIC SAID CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED & REMOVED AFTER 30 SEC. IN HIS RPT HE SAID CARB HEAT WAS REMOVED WHEN INSTRUCTOR SAID MANEUVER WAS COMPLETED. ON BASE LEG INSTRUCTOR INDICATED MANEUVER HAD BEEN COMPLETED. PIC APPLIED POWER TO 1700 RPM, THEN 1800 RPM, & FLEW OVR RWY 33 AT 2,300 FEET AGL. WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED TO CLIMB, ENGINE SPUTTERED & LOST POWER. PIC MADE A 270 DEGREE TURN TO LEFT TO ATTEMPT TO LAND IN A LAND FILL. AFTER ABOUT 200 DEGREES OF TURN THE NOSE OF THE ACFT YAWED RIGHT. THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED IN A CUDZU PATCH ADJACENT TO RWY. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT THE BFR HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE PILOT/OWNER WAS THE PIC.

Full Narrative

PIC WAS OBTAINING BFR; STALLS & FLT AT MIN CONTROL AIRSPEED WERE COMPLETED. PIC BEGAN DESCENT FROM 2500 MSL TO HIS PVT STRIP FOR SIMULATED ENGINE OUT LANDING. IN A SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW PIC SAID CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED & REMOVED AFTER 30 SEC. IN HIS RPT HE SAID CARB HEAT WAS REMOVED WHEN INSTRUCTOR SAID MANEUVER WAS COMPLETED. ON BASE LEG INSTRUCTOR INDICATED MANEUVER HAD BEEN COMPLETED. PIC APPLIED POWER TO 1700 RPM, THEN 1800 RPM, & FLEW OVR RWY 33 AT 2,300 FEET AGL. WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED TO CLIMB, ENGINE SPUTTERED & LOST POWER. PIC MADE A 270 DEGREE TURN TO LEFT TO ATTEMPT TO LAND IN A LAND FILL. AFTER ABOUT 200 DEGREES OF TURN THE NOSE OF THE ACFT YAWED RIGHT. THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED IN A CUDZU PATCH ADJACENT TO RWY. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT THE BFR HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE PILOT/OWNER WAS THE PIC.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWalker Strip (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN83045
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald C Walker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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