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December 1, 1989 · Edward AVID Flyer C AVID Flyer · N533T
Lansing Arpt, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lansing Arpt, IL
Aircraft
Edward AVID Flyer C AVID Flyer
Tail Number
N533T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI90DEE02
A HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE ON ITS INITIAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCED ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING DEPARTURE FROM THE FIELD. THE PRIVATE PILOT STATES HE RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND RETURNED TO HOME FIELD. HE COMMENCED AN APPROACH WITH ANOTHER AIRPLANE ON THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF. HE WAS MAKING A TURN FOR DISPLACEMENT WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT AGAIN. THE OTHER AIRPLANE ROLLED AND THE ACCIDENT PILOT RESUMED HIS APPROACH. THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE LANDED IN A LEFT BANK, ANGLED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A DITCH. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE SHOWED THE TWIN CARBURETORS MODIFIED TO A CONFIGURATION AND JETTING NOT APPROVED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND FOR WHICH NO TEST OR ENGINEERING DATA WAS AVAILABLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDER'S IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETORS.
Full Narrative
A HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE ON ITS INITIAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCED ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING DEPARTURE FROM THE FIELD. THE PRIVATE PILOT STATES HE RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND RETURNED TO HOME FIELD. HE COMMENCED AN APPROACH WITH ANOTHER AIRPLANE ON THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF. HE WAS MAKING A TURN FOR DISPLACEMENT WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT AGAIN. THE OTHER AIRPLANE ROLLED AND THE ACCIDENT PILOT RESUMED HIS APPROACH. THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE LANDED IN A LEFT BANK, ANGLED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A DITCH. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE SHOWED THE TWIN CARBURETORS MODIFIED TO A CONFIGURATION AND JETTING NOT APPROVED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND FOR WHICH NO TEST OR ENGINEERING DATA WAS AVAILABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportLansing Municipal (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3655 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEdward AVID Flyer C AVID Flyer
Tail NumberN533T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC