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June 13, 1984 · Robert Judd Sonerai II · N1394H
Troy, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Troy, MI
Aircraft
Robert Judd Sonerai II
Tail Number
N1394H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA233
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER A LOCAL FLT HE BEGAN A REDUCED POWER (1800 RPM) DESCENT FROM 4500 FT MSL BACK TO THE ARPT. AT 3300 FT MSL THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG AS THE PROP WAS NOT WINDMILLING & THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ENG STARTER. THE WING SCRAPED A PARKED VEHICLE ABOUT 100 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY BEFORE THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE SPARK PLUGS & EXHAUST PIPES WERE REPORTEDLY COVERED WITH BLACK SOOT. THE CARBURETOR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH CARBURETOR HEAT.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER A LOCAL FLT HE BEGAN A REDUCED POWER (1800 RPM) DESCENT FROM 4500 FT MSL BACK TO THE ARPT. AT 3300 FT MSL THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG AS THE PROP WAS NOT WINDMILLING & THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ENG STARTER. THE WING SCRAPED A PARKED VEHICLE ABOUT 100 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY BEFORE THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE SPARK PLUGS & EXHAUST PIPES WERE REPORTEDLY COVERED WITH BLACK SOOT. THE CARBURETOR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH CARBURETOR HEAT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportBig Beaver Airport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobert Judd Sonerai II
Tail NumberN1394H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1850 CC · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC