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August 31, 1985 · Pzl-Bielsko SZD-45A OGAR SZD-45A OG · N35AS
Ft. Atkinson, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ft. Atkinson, WI
Aircraft
Pzl-Bielsko SZD-45A OGAR SZD-45A OG
Tail Number
N35AS
Operator
Far
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85FEP04
WITNESSES REPORTED SEEING THE ACFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 40 TO 50 FT AGL. AT THIS TIME, ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ENG SLOWED DOWN, THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AND DOVE INTO THE TERRAIN. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ENG EXAMINATION WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN ANY SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF PWR.
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WITNESSES REPORTED SEEING THE ACFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 40 TO 50 FT AGL. AT THIS TIME, ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ENG SLOWED DOWN, THE ACFT TURNED LEFT AND DOVE INTO THE TERRAIN. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ENG EXAMINATION WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN ANY SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF PWR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Atkinson Municipal (1nm S)
Runway21
Runway Length1950 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl-Bielsko SZD-45A OGAR SZD-45A OG
Tail NumberN35AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFar
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLimbach · SL 1700 EC · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:46
Weather SourceWFAC