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October 16, 1984 · Crosetti Glasair - TD Glasair · N278BC
Ypsilanti, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Aircraft
Crosetti Glasair - TD Glasair
Tail Number
N278BC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA017
THE ACFT HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A FLT. ENGINE RUN-UP AND PRE-FLT CHECKS WERE NORMAL. ON INITIAL CLIMB, ENG LOST PWR TO EXTENT CONTINUED FLIGHT WAS NOT POSSIBLE. PLT EXECUTED FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. INSPECTION REVEALED A BIRD FEATHER LODGED AGAINST THE INDUCTION AIR SCOOP SCREEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FEATHER, ENG RAN NORMALLY.
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THE ACFT HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A FLT. ENGINE RUN-UP AND PRE-FLT CHECKS WERE NORMAL. ON INITIAL CLIMB, ENG LOST PWR TO EXTENT CONTINUED FLIGHT WAS NOT POSSIBLE. PLT EXECUTED FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. INSPECTION REVEALED A BIRD FEATHER LODGED AGAINST THE INDUCTION AIR SCOOP SCREEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FEATHER, ENG RAN NORMALLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Run (1nm SW)
Runway23R
Runway Length6656 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCrosetti Glasair - TD Glasair
Tail NumberN278BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45