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May 5, 1984 · Gable Sonerai II · N3994G
Berlin, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Berlin, WI
Aircraft
Gable Sonerai II
Tail Number
N3994G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA174
THIS HOMEBUILT ACFT STALLED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WENT TO 650 DEGREES WHICH WAS AN OVERHEAT CONDITION. THE PLT STATED THAT HE TRIED TO RETURN TO THE ARPT BUT STALLED 20 FT SHORT OF RWY 27 AND CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA. FAA ADVISED THAT THE OWNER HAD TRIED TO MODIFY AN OPENING INTHE COWLING FOR COOLING BUT DUE TO POSITIONING AND AREA THE RESULT WAS A LACK OF COOLING.
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THIS HOMEBUILT ACFT STALLED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WENT TO 650 DEGREES WHICH WAS AN OVERHEAT CONDITION. THE PLT STATED THAT HE TRIED TO RETURN TO THE ARPT BUT STALLED 20 FT SHORT OF RWY 27 AND CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA. FAA ADVISED THAT THE OWNER HAD TRIED TO MODIFY AN OPENING INTHE COWLING FOR COOLING BUT DUE TO POSITIONING AND AREA THE RESULT WAS A LACK OF COOLING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:37 CDT
Nearest AirportBERLIN (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGable Sonerai II
Tail NumberN3994G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · NOT REPORTED · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC