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December 27, 1989 · Tundermann Venne Q-2 · N1UQ
Zephyrhills, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Zephyrhills, FL
Aircraft
Tundermann Venne Q-2
Tail Number
N1UQ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA90FA043
PLT'S FIRST FLIGHT IN THE Q2. ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT AT ABOUT 400 FEET AGL THE ENGINE QUIT. PLT MADE EMERGENCY LDG TO DRY PACKED CLAY FIELD. AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN 15 DEGREE NOSE UP WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ABOUT 85 KNOTS. AIRPLANE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE GROUND SEPARATING THE LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR FROM THE AIRFRAME. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER SITTING OUTSIDE FOR 2 YEARS WITHOUT BEING FLOWN OR SERVICED WITH FUEL. PILOT STATED HE HAD DRAINED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WATER & DEBRIS FROM THE MAIN FUEL TANK. PILOT ELECTED NOT TO DEFUEL TANKS. AIRPLANE NOT CERTIFIED AIRWORTHY.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
PLT'S FIRST FLIGHT IN THE Q2. ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT AT ABOUT 400 FEET AGL THE ENGINE QUIT. PLT MADE EMERGENCY LDG TO DRY PACKED CLAY FIELD. AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN 15 DEGREE NOSE UP WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ABOUT 85 KNOTS. AIRPLANE BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE GROUND SEPARATING THE LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR FROM THE AIRFRAME. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER SITTING OUTSIDE FOR 2 YEARS WITHOUT BEING FLOWN OR SERVICED WITH FUEL. PILOT STATED HE HAD DRAINED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WATER & DEBRIS FROM THE MAIN FUEL TANK. PILOT ELECTED NOT TO DEFUEL TANKS. AIRPLANE NOT CERTIFIED AIRWORTHY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:32 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTundermann Venne Q-2
Tail NumberN1UQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC