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July 15, 1986 · Jerry Berry Mono-Fly · N84JL
Blissfield, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blissfield, MI
Aircraft
Jerry Berry Mono-Fly
Tail Number
N84JL
Operator
Jerry L Berry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEC05
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LNDG AFTER A POWER LOSS AT 200 FT AGL. THE PLT/OWNER HAD AN IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE ENG QUITTING IN FLT. AFTER GROUND CHECKS & REPAIRS THE ENG WAS GROUND RUN SUCCESSFULLY BUT DURING TEST FLT IT QUIT AGAIN. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RETURN TO THE ARPT BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND WAS DAMAGED DURING THE BOUNCING AND WING DRAGGING. THE RT & NOSE GEAR WERE BENT. THE ENG RAN NORMALLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LNDG AFTER A POWER LOSS AT 200 FT AGL. THE PLT/OWNER HAD AN IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE ENG QUITTING IN FLT. AFTER GROUND CHECKS & REPAIRS THE ENG WAS GROUND RUN SUCCESSFULLY BUT DURING TEST FLT IT QUIT AGAIN. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RETURN TO THE ARPT BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND WAS DAMAGED DURING THE BOUNCING AND WING DRAGGING. THE RT & NOSE GEAR WERE BENT. THE ENG RAN NORMALLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest AirportBetz Field (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2205 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJerry Berry Mono-Fly
Tail NumberN84JL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry L Berry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsZenoah · G44BW · Reciprocating · 50
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC