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June 30, 1984 · John R Jones PDQ2VW · N44222

Aurora, CO

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, CO
Aircraft
John R Jones PDQ2VW
Tail Number
N44222
Operator
John R Jones
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84FTE02

THE HOMEBUILT ACFT WAS BEING TESTED FOR FLT EVEN THOUGH PREVIOUS TESTS HAD PROVEN THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SUPPORT FLT.THE PLT SAID THE CARBURETOR HAD BEEN IMPROVED PRIOR TO THIS TEST. THE ACFT TOOKOFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 15 FT AGL AND STAYED AT THAT ALT FOR THE LENGTH OF THE RWY. WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER THE PLT SAID A LANDING WAS MADE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. AFTER ABOUT 25 FT OF ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT SAID THAT THE LOSS OF POWER WAS DUE TO IMPROPER CARBURETOR NEEDLE VALVE SETTING. THE DENSITY ALT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ABOUT 8400 FT. THE ARPT IS 5680 FT MSL. THIS FLT WAS TO HAVE BEEN THE BASIS FOR APPLICATION FOR AN AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE FOR THIS ACFT.

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THE HOMEBUILT ACFT WAS BEING TESTED FOR FLT EVEN THOUGH PREVIOUS TESTS HAD PROVEN THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SUPPORT FLT.THE PLT SAID THE CARBURETOR HAD BEEN IMPROVED PRIOR TO THIS TEST. THE ACFT TOOKOFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 15 FT AGL AND STAYED AT THAT ALT FOR THE LENGTH OF THE RWY. WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER THE PLT SAID A LANDING WAS MADE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. AFTER ABOUT 25 FT OF ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT SAID THAT THE LOSS OF POWER WAS DUE TO IMPROPER CARBURETOR NEEDLE VALVE SETTING. THE DENSITY ALT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ABOUT 8400 FT. THE ARPT IS 5680 FT MSL. THIS FLT WAS TO HAVE BEEN THE BASIS FOR APPLICATION FOR AN AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE FOR THIS ACFT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportAURORA (0nm NW)
Runway32
Runway Length4677 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohn R Jones PDQ2VW
Tail NumberN44222
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn R Jones
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1600CC · Reciprocating · 55
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourcePILO

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