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March 21, 1984 · Robert Mcdonnell KR-2 · N125RM
Kerrville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kerrville, TX
Aircraft
Robert Mcdonnell KR-2
Tail Number
N125RM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA172
ACCORDING TO THE PLT/BUILDER OF THE HOME BUILT ACFT ACCELERATION WAS NOT UP TO PAR DURING THE TAKOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS CONTINUED AND INITIAL CLIMB WAS POOR. A DOWNWIND TURN WAS INITIATED AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL. DURING THE TURN THE PLT NOTICEDA STRIP OF TAPE ON TOP OF THE RIGHT WING COMING LOOSE. THIS TAPE COVERS THE DETACH POINT OF THE DETACHABLE WINGS. THE PLT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT AND IN LOOKING FOR A LANDING SPOT COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THE ACFT SLEWED ABOUT AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD. THE PLT BLAMED THE ACCIDENT ON A LESS THAN ADEQUATE ENGINE AND THE ADDED DRAG OF THE LOOSE TAPE.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT/BUILDER OF THE HOME BUILT ACFT ACCELERATION WAS NOT UP TO PAR DURING THE TAKOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS CONTINUED AND INITIAL CLIMB WAS POOR. A DOWNWIND TURN WAS INITIATED AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL. DURING THE TURN THE PLT NOTICEDA STRIP OF TAPE ON TOP OF THE RIGHT WING COMING LOOSE. THIS TAPE COVERS THE DETACH POINT OF THE DETACHABLE WINGS. THE PLT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT AND IN LOOKING FOR A LANDING SPOT COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THE ACFT SLEWED ABOUT AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD. THE PLT BLAMED THE ACCIDENT ON A LESS THAN ADEQUATE ENGINE AND THE ADDED DRAG OF THE LOOSE TAPE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobert Mcdonnell KR-2
Tail NumberN125RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1678CC · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO