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August 2, 1984 · Eagle Aircraft DW-1 · N8808B
Franklin, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Franklin, GA
Aircraft
Eagle Aircraft DW-1
Tail Number
N8808B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA240
FLYING CROSS-COUNTRY ON A SPECIAL FERRY PERMIT (THE AIRCRAFT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED) THE PILOT REPORTS A GRADUAL DECLINE IN POWER OCCURRED UNTIL ALTITUDE COULD NO LONGER BE MAINTAINED. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON APUBLIC ROAD, BUT THE PILOT SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO MISS AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED COMTAMINATION IN THREE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES AND PINHOLE SIZE LEAKS IN A FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
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FLYING CROSS-COUNTRY ON A SPECIAL FERRY PERMIT (THE AIRCRAFT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED) THE PILOT REPORTS A GRADUAL DECLINE IN POWER OCCURRED UNTIL ALTITUDE COULD NO LONGER BE MAINTAINED. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON APUBLIC ROAD, BUT THE PILOT SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO MISS AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED COMTAMINATION IN THREE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES AND PINHOLE SIZE LEAKS IN A FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEagle Aircraft DW-1
Tail NumberN8808B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-M1B5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 20 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:05
Weather SourceWFAC