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March 8, 1984 · Sigers RITZ Model A RITZ Model · UNREG
Macclenny, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Macclenny, FL
Aircraft
Sigers RITZ Model A RITZ Model
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Fatal
NTSB Number
MIA84FU002
THE ULTRALIGHT NOSED DOWN AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND FROM CRUISE FLT. ENGINE SOUND INCREASED DURING THE DIVE. FROM 200 FT AGL TO THE GROUND IMPACT. NO MALFUNCTIONS IN EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE PLT HAD A HISTORY OF DIZZINESS FROM A HEAD INJURY RECEIVED IN A PRIOR TRUCK ACCIDENT. THE FAMILY WOULD NOT ALLOW A REVIEW OF MEDICAL RECORDS.MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF THE PLTS BODY REVEALED NOTHING OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ULTRALIGHT NOSED DOWN AND DOVE INTO THE GROUND FROM CRUISE FLT. ENGINE SOUND INCREASED DURING THE DIVE. FROM 200 FT AGL TO THE GROUND IMPACT. NO MALFUNCTIONS IN EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE PLT HAD A HISTORY OF DIZZINESS FROM A HEAD INJURY RECEIVED IN A PRIOR TRUCK ACCIDENT. THE FAMILY WOULD NOT ALLOW A REVIEW OF MEDICAL RECORDS.MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF THE PLTS BODY REVEALED NOTHING OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSigers RITZ Model A RITZ Model
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsZenoah · 20 HP · Reciprocating · 20
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 25 C
Altimeter32.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC