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July 10, 1987 · Great Lakes Adams 2T-1 · N23JA
Bethel/Msp, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Bethel/Msp, MN
Aircraft
Great Lakes Adams 2T-1
Tail Number
N23JA
Operator
Gary a Solfield
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87DER09
THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN AN OPEN FARM FIELD. ALTHOUGH WITNESSES DID NOT AGREE ON THE ALTITUDE THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING AT, THEY ALL STATED THAT THE GREAT LAKES 2T-1 WAS SPINNING BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. ONE WITNESS INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A FLAT SPIN. THE PLT, WHO HAD 10 HRS OF FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT, COULD NOT RECALL THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF PREEXISTING DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS OF THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE.
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THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN AN OPEN FARM FIELD. ALTHOUGH WITNESSES DID NOT AGREE ON THE ALTITUDE THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING AT, THEY ALL STATED THAT THE GREAT LAKES 2T-1 WAS SPINNING BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. ONE WITNESS INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A FLAT SPIN. THE PLT, WHO HAD 10 HRS OF FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT, COULD NOT RECALL THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF PREEXISTING DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS OF THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:44 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGreat Lakes Adams 2T-1
Tail NumberN23JA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary a Solfield
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-U · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC