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December 15, 1985 · Adams William C Quickie Q1 · N220WA
Beeville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beeville, TX
Aircraft
Adams William C Quickie Q1
Tail Number
N220WA
Operator
Andy B Adams
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86FRG05
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LNDG AFTER A POWER LOSS AT 200 FT AGL DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE ARPT IN A RUN-UP AREA ADJACENT TO THE RWY. THE ONLY DISCREPANCY NOTED DURING POST ACC EXAM WAS A VERY WEAK SPARK PRODUCED BY THE BATTERY COIL IGNITION SYSTEM. 17 MOS HAD ELAPSED SINCE THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LNDG AFTER A POWER LOSS AT 200 FT AGL DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE ARPT IN A RUN-UP AREA ADJACENT TO THE RWY. THE ONLY DISCREPANCY NOTED DURING POST ACC EXAM WAS A VERY WEAK SPARK PRODUCED BY THE BATTERY COIL IGNITION SYSTEM. 17 MOS HAD ELAPSED SINCE THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:52 CST
Nearest AirportBeeville Municipal (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAdams William C Quickie Q1
Tail NumberN220WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAndy B Adams
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsOnan · B-48M-GA-018 · Reciprocating · 23
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind9° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC