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April 11, 1986 · Steinorth Extra LONG EZ Extra LONG · N123AE
Kenosha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Steinorth Extra LONG EZ Extra LONG
Tail Number
N123AE
Operator
Edward O Steinorth
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEP03
DURING AN APCH TO LAND, THE ENG OF THE HOME BUILT ACFT LOST POWER. THE PLT TRIED TO RESTART THE ENG BY USING THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT WAS UNABLE. HE TURNED TO LAND IN A PASTURE, BUT THE ACFT HIT AN ELECTRICAL WIRE & CAME TO REST IN A ROW OF TREES. THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH FUEL IN BOTH TANKS, BUT ONLY USED FUEL FROM THE LEFT TANK. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACDNT REVEALED THE LEFT TANK WAS EMPTY.
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DURING AN APCH TO LAND, THE ENG OF THE HOME BUILT ACFT LOST POWER. THE PLT TRIED TO RESTART THE ENG BY USING THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT WAS UNABLE. HE TURNED TO LAND IN A PASTURE, BUT THE ACFT HIT AN ELECTRICAL WIRE & CAME TO REST IN A ROW OF TREES. THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH FUEL IN BOTH TANKS, BUT ONLY USED FUEL FROM THE LEFT TANK. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACDNT REVEALED THE LEFT TANK WAS EMPTY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 CST
Nearest AirportKENOSHA (1nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSteinorth Extra LONG EZ Extra LONG
Tail NumberN123AE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdward O Steinorth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 235
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC