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November 9, 1985 · Lonnie W Ratliff Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS · N121LR
Raymond, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Raymond, MS
Aircraft
Lonnie W Ratliff Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS
Tail Number
N121LR
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FLT04
THE ACFT WAS FORN LOCALLY AFTER THE PLT HAD 'WORKED ON' THE CARBURETOR SOME TIME LATER THE ACFT WAS SEEN MANEUVERING IN A 'NOSE-UP-NOSE DWN' ATTITUDE NEAR THE ACCIDENT SITE UNTIL IT WENT INTO A SPIN. THE ACFT DISAPPEARED BEHIND TREES BEFORE WITNESSES HEARD THE SOUND OR IMPACT. THE PLT HAD ONLY RECORDED 1.5 HRS. IN THIS HOME BUILT ACFT.
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THE ACFT WAS FORN LOCALLY AFTER THE PLT HAD 'WORKED ON' THE CARBURETOR SOME TIME LATER THE ACFT WAS SEEN MANEUVERING IN A 'NOSE-UP-NOSE DWN' ATTITUDE NEAR THE ACCIDENT SITE UNTIL IT WENT INTO A SPIN. THE ACFT DISAPPEARED BEHIND TREES BEFORE WITNESSES HEARD THE SOUND OR IMPACT. THE PLT HAD ONLY RECORDED 1.5 HRS. IN THIS HOME BUILT ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLonnie W Ratliff Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS
Tail NumberN121LR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC