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September 8, 1985 · Jonas Humming BIRD Humming BI · N14GJ
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Jonas Humming BIRD Humming BI
Tail Number
N14GJ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85FA385
THE EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT ACFT WAS DESIGNED BY THE PLT AND INCORPORATED A LIFTING BODY SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL SHAPED FUSELAGE. PITCH CONTROL WAS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A NARROW CHORD CANARD. WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT LIFT OFF BRIEFLY TO ABOUT 10 FT AGL DURING THE FOURTH HIGH SPEED TAXI RUN, THEN SETTLE BACK ONTO THE RWY FOR A SHORT TIME. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AGAIN AND PITCHED 'ABRUPTLY UP', FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS BACK AND SLIDE DOWN THE RWY BACKWARDS. THE ACFT RECORDS DISCLOSED THAT ABOUT ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE PLT EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT; HOWEVER, THE ACFT DID NOT PITCH UP PAST THE VERTICAL.
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THE EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT ACFT WAS DESIGNED BY THE PLT AND INCORPORATED A LIFTING BODY SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL SHAPED FUSELAGE. PITCH CONTROL WAS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A NARROW CHORD CANARD. WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT LIFT OFF BRIEFLY TO ABOUT 10 FT AGL DURING THE FOURTH HIGH SPEED TAXI RUN, THEN SETTLE BACK ONTO THE RWY FOR A SHORT TIME. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AGAIN AND PITCHED 'ABRUPTLY UP', FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS BACK AND SLIDE DOWN THE RWY BACKWARDS. THE ACFT RECORDS DISCLOSED THAT ABOUT ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE PLT EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT; HOWEVER, THE ACFT DID NOT PITCH UP PAST THE VERTICAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:08 MST
Nearest AirportRyan Field (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJonas Humming BIRD Humming BI
Tail NumberN14GJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100D · Reciprocating · 78
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT