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May 21, 1986 · Homebuilt Jodel F-9 · N28QW
N. Little Rock, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
N. Little Rock, AR
Aircraft
Homebuilt Jodel F-9
Tail Number
N28QW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86FPG04
THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE DURING AN ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENG FAILURE. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE MAGNETO DRIVE COUPLING HAD FAILED. THERE WAS EVIDENCE PRESENT WHICH INDICATED WEAR ON THE COUPLING AND MAGNETO DRIVE. THIS HOMEBUILT ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR APRX EIGHT YEARS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER STATED THE MAGNETO IN THIS TYPE ENG HAS CONSIDERABLE PLAY IN THE OPENING WHERE IT IS INSERTED INTO THE ENG DRIVE ASSEMBLY. THIS PLT HAD PURCHASED THE ACFT ON 5/13/86.
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THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE DURING AN ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENG FAILURE. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE MAGNETO DRIVE COUPLING HAD FAILED. THERE WAS EVIDENCE PRESENT WHICH INDICATED WEAR ON THE COUPLING AND MAGNETO DRIVE. THIS HOMEBUILT ACFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR APRX EIGHT YEARS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER STATED THE MAGNETO IN THIS TYPE ENG HAS CONSIDERABLE PLAY IN THE OPENING WHERE IT IS INSERTED INTO THE ENG DRIVE ASSEMBLY. THIS PLT HAD PURCHASED THE ACFT ON 5/13/86.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportN. Little Rock (1nm W)
Runway17
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHomebuilt Jodel F-9
Tail NumberN28QW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · TYPE I · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC