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August 12, 1984 · Fred Williams KR-2 · N507FJ
Russellville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Russellville, KY
Aircraft
Fred Williams KR-2
Tail Number
N507FJ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL84FLT12
THE ONLY WITNESS THE PLTS WIFE, SAID THAT THE ACFT DROPPED OUT OF THE SKY AND BURST INTO FLAMES WHEN IT HIT THE GROUND. THE PLT WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DOES NOT RECALL ANYTHING ABOUT THE ACCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS A HOME BUILT WHICH WAS BUILTBY THE PLT. THE ENGINE WAS A NEW VW MODEL 2180 WITH 12-15 HOURS OF OPERATING TIME. INSPECTION OF THE WRECKAGE SHOWED LITTLE BECAUSE OF IMPACT AND FIRE DAMAGE. THE PROP BLADES WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY AND SHOWED LITTLE OR NO ROTATION MARKINGS.
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THE ONLY WITNESS THE PLTS WIFE, SAID THAT THE ACFT DROPPED OUT OF THE SKY AND BURST INTO FLAMES WHEN IT HIT THE GROUND. THE PLT WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DOES NOT RECALL ANYTHING ABOUT THE ACCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS A HOME BUILT WHICH WAS BUILTBY THE PLT. THE ENGINE WAS A NEW VW MODEL 2180 WITH 12-15 HOURS OF OPERATING TIME. INSPECTION OF THE WRECKAGE SHOWED LITTLE BECAUSE OF IMPACT AND FIRE DAMAGE. THE PROP BLADES WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY AND SHOWED LITTLE OR NO ROTATION MARKINGS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:34 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftFred Williams KR-2
Tail NumberN507FJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 2180CC · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:51