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March 4, 1984 · Gardner Steen SKY BONT Steen SKY · N90534
Milton, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Milton, FL
Aircraft
Gardner Steen SKY BONT Steen SKY
Tail Number
N90534
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA097
THIS WAS THE INITIAL TEST FLT OF THE HOMEBUILT ACFT. DURING TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR CAUGHT ON A GUY WIRE DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING & THE ACFT FLIPPED. THE PLT/BUILDER, WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, ATTRIBUTED THE POWER LOSS TO A TEMPORARY FUEL FLOW INTERRUPTION.
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THIS WAS THE INITIAL TEST FLT OF THE HOMEBUILT ACFT. DURING TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR CAUGHT ON A GUY WIRE DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING & THE ACFT FLIPPED. THE PLT/BUILDER, WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, ATTRIBUTED THE POWER LOSS TO A TEMPORARY FUEL FLOW INTERRUPTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGardner Steen SKY BONT Steen SKY
Tail NumberN90534
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 180 BIE · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC