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May 31, 1987 · Aircoupe A-2-DEX · N6509Q
Iola, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iola, WI
Aircraft
Aircoupe A-2-DEX
Tail Number
N6509Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI87LA137
THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. ON LANDING ROLL THE NOSE WHEEL OF THE AIRCRAFT STUCK IN THE GROUND, FLIPPING THE AIRCRAFT OVER ONTO ITS BACK. ACCORDING TO A PASSENGER ON AN EARLIER FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THE EARLIER FLIGHT, BUT LANDED SAFELY ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE FOUND OR PROVIDED BY THE PILOT TO SHOW THAT ANY CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED TO CORRECT OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS ENGINE FAILURE.
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THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. ON LANDING ROLL THE NOSE WHEEL OF THE AIRCRAFT STUCK IN THE GROUND, FLIPPING THE AIRCRAFT OVER ONTO ITS BACK. ACCORDING TO A PASSENGER ON AN EARLIER FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THE EARLIER FLIGHT, BUT LANDED SAFELY ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE FOUND OR PROVIDED BY THE PILOT TO SHOW THAT ANY CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED TO CORRECT OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS ENGINE FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCentral County (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAircoupe A-2-DEX
Tail NumberN6509Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 45
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:12
Weather SourceWIT