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October 21, 1988 · Davis TRI-Q-200 · N800Q
Carthage, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carthage, MO
Aircraft
Davis TRI-Q-200
Tail Number
N800Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA008
DRG THE 2ND FLT OF THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOME BUILT ACFT, THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT REENTERED THE PATTERN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, BUT MISJUDGED THE APCH & HAD TO GO AROUND. DRG THE NEXT APCH, THE ENG LOST POWER COMPLETELY. AN EMERG LNDG WAS MADE ON THE ARPT, BUT AT AN ANGLE TO THE RWYS. DRG THE LNDG, THE ACFT CONTACTED TERRAIN APRX 13 FT LEFT OF RWY 21, THEN SLID ACROSS RWY 21 & STOPPED BEFORE REACHING RWY 35. A POST ACDNT EXAM REVEALED THERE WAS FIBERGLASS IN THE FUEL LINE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. THE ACFT HAD A FIBERGLASS FUEL TANK.
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DRG THE 2ND FLT OF THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOME BUILT ACFT, THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT REENTERED THE PATTERN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, BUT MISJUDGED THE APCH & HAD TO GO AROUND. DRG THE NEXT APCH, THE ENG LOST POWER COMPLETELY. AN EMERG LNDG WAS MADE ON THE ARPT, BUT AT AN ANGLE TO THE RWYS. DRG THE LNDG, THE ACFT CONTACTED TERRAIN APRX 13 FT LEFT OF RWY 21, THEN SLID ACROSS RWY 21 & STOPPED BEFORE REACHING RWY 35. A POST ACDNT EXAM REVEALED THERE WAS FIBERGLASS IN THE FUEL LINE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. THE ACFT HAD A FIBERGLASS FUEL TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCARTHAGE (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavis TRI-Q-200
Tail NumberN800Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC