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February 16, 1983 · Monnett Sonerai II · N1390A
Las Cruces, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Monnett Sonerai II
Tail Number
N1390A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA122
THE NEW HOME BUILT ACFT HAD ONLY 2.5 HRS TOTAL FLT TIME. AFTER A TEST FLT, THE PLT WAS ON THE LANDING ROLL WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AT APRX 35 MPH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED & NOSED OVER ON ITS TOP. THE PLT REPORTED THAT LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED AFTER A STEERING ARM FAILED ON THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.
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THE NEW HOME BUILT ACFT HAD ONLY 2.5 HRS TOTAL FLT TIME. AFTER A TEST FLT, THE PLT WAS ON THE LANDING ROLL WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AT APRX 35 MPH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED & NOSED OVER ON ITS TOP. THE PLT REPORTED THAT LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED AFTER A STEERING ARM FAILED ON THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MST
Nearest AirportCRAWFORD (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length7494 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMonnett Sonerai II
Tail NumberN1390A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · VW · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt, gusting 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 30 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO