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November 22, 1986 · Mullinax KR-2 · N313RR

Augusta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Augusta, GA
Aircraft
Mullinax KR-2
Tail Number
N313RR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL87LA026

THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG ALWAYS RAN ROUGH AT FULL PWR DUE TO A RICH MIXTURE SETTING ON THE CARBURETOR. NORMALLY THE ENG ROUGHNESS COULD BE CORRECTED BY RETARDING THE THROTTLE OR MIXTURE CONTROL. THE PLT SAID THAT HE ADJUSTED THE MIXTURE ON THE CARBURETOR ONE TURN TOWARDS LEAN PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FLT. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF FLT, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. ON INITIAL CLIMB FROM THE LANDING, THE ENG FAILED. TO AVOID A HIGHWAY AT THE END OF THE RWY, THE PLT MADE A RIGHT TURN IN AN ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE ARPT. THE ACFT THEN STALLED AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.

Full Narrative

THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG ALWAYS RAN ROUGH AT FULL PWR DUE TO A RICH MIXTURE SETTING ON THE CARBURETOR. NORMALLY THE ENG ROUGHNESS COULD BE CORRECTED BY RETARDING THE THROTTLE OR MIXTURE CONTROL. THE PLT SAID THAT HE ADJUSTED THE MIXTURE ON THE CARBURETOR ONE TURN TOWARDS LEAN PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FLT. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF FLT, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. ON INITIAL CLIMB FROM THE LANDING, THE ENG FAILED. TO AVOID A HIGHWAY AT THE END OF THE RWY, THE PLT MADE A RIGHT TURN IN AN ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE ARPT. THE ACFT THEN STALLED AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportDaniel Field (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length3773 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMullinax KR-2
Tail NumberN313RR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 2200CC · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data