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July 18, 1985 · Dietz Evans VP-1 · N6267
Bryan, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Bryan, OH
Aircraft
Dietz Evans VP-1
Tail Number
N6267
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85FEK01
THE ACFT IMPACTED THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER STALLING DURING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT. THE PLT STATED THAT AT AN ALT OF 700-800 FT AGL, THE ENGINE RPM DECREASED FROM 3000 TO 2400. THE RPM CONTINUED TO DECREASE AND THE ACFT STALLED AT AN ALT OF 45-50 FT AGL. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT AND ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE ENGINE HAD UNDERGONE AN OVERHAUL PRIOR TO THIS FLT AND IT WAS NOT BENCK TESTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION IN THE ACFT.
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THE ACFT IMPACTED THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER STALLING DURING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT. THE PLT STATED THAT AT AN ALT OF 700-800 FT AGL, THE ENGINE RPM DECREASED FROM 3000 TO 2400. THE RPM CONTINUED TO DECREASE AND THE ACFT STALLED AT AN ALT OF 45-50 FT AGL. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT AND ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE ENGINE HAD UNDERGONE AN OVERHAUL PRIOR TO THIS FLT AND IT WAS NOT BENCK TESTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION IN THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliams County (15nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDietz Evans VP-1
Tail NumberN6267
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1500CC · Reciprocating · 53
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC