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August 1, 1986 · North American T28D-FENNEC T28D-FENNE · N128RM
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
North American T28D-FENNEC T28D-FENNE
Tail Number
N128RM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEP08
AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS INITALLY TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE RAMP AND STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS. HE INQUIRED AT AN FBO ABOUT CHARTERING AN AIRCRAFT TO TAKE HIMSELF AND HIS SON TO AN EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AT OSHKOSH, WI. MECHANICS LOOKED AT THE AIRCRAFT, BUT NO SPECIFIC PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN DEPARTED AND SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE AIRCRAFT AS IT LOST POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE AIRPORT, HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN A MARSH AREA.
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AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS INITALLY TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE RAMP AND STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS. HE INQUIRED AT AN FBO ABOUT CHARTERING AN AIRCRAFT TO TAKE HIMSELF AND HIS SON TO AN EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AT OSHKOSH, WI. MECHANICS LOOKED AT THE AIRCRAFT, BUT NO SPECIFIC PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN DEPARTED AND SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE AIRCRAFT AS IT LOST POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE AIRPORT, HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN A MARSH AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:08 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American T28D-FENNEC T28D-FENNE
Tail NumberN128RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R1820-56 · Reciprocating · 1100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:08
Weather SourceWFAC