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November 19, 1985 · Gensen B8M · N291PR
Mars, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mars, PA
Aircraft
Gensen B8M
Tail Number
N291PR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA038
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER CLIMBING TO AN ALT OF APRX 200 FT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRSPEED DROPPED FROM 50 TO 40 MPH. THE ACFT THEN LOST ALT AND MUSHED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT DID NOT HOLD A MEDICAL OR STUDENT PLT CERTIFICATE.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER CLIMBING TO AN ALT OF APRX 200 FT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRSPEED DROPPED FROM 50 TO 40 MPH. THE ACFT THEN LOST ALT AND MUSHED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT DID NOT HOLD A MEDICAL OR STUDENT PLT CERTIFICATE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportLAKEHILL (1nm W)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGensen B8M
Tail NumberN291PR
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMcculloch · UNK · Reciprocating · 72
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO