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May 6, 1983 · Eippen Aircraft MX-2 · N242KH
Raleigh, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Aircraft
Eippen Aircraft MX-2
Tail Number
N242KH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA180
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE #2 CYL PISTON WAS BADLY SCORED. THE CYL. HEAD TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ 100 DEG LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL TEMPERATURE. EPOXY SEALANT HAD GOTTEN INTO THE SENSING UNIT THE ROTAX 503 ENGINE IS A 2 CYCLE ENG THAT DOES NOT USE AN OIL RESERVOIR. ENG LIBRICATION IS PROVIDED BY MIXING OIL WITH THE FUEL.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE #2 CYL PISTON WAS BADLY SCORED. THE CYL. HEAD TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ 100 DEG LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL TEMPERATURE. EPOXY SEALANT HAD GOTTEN INTO THE SENSING UNIT THE ROTAX 503 ENGINE IS A 2 CYCLE ENG THAT DOES NOT USE AN OIL RESERVOIR. ENG LIBRICATION IS PROVIDED BY MIXING OIL WITH THE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEippen Aircraft MX-2
Tail NumberN242KH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 46
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC