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August 4, 1983 · Black KR1 · N1369N
Franklin, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Franklin, WI
Aircraft
Black KR1
Tail Number
N1369N
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA357
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TOUCHDOWN ON RWY 27; BECOME AIRBORNE, CLIMB OUT AND TURN TOWARD THE AIRPORT CRASHING 500 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. FAA EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF FLIGHT CONTROL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OR PRE-IMPACT PLT INCAPACITATION.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TOUCHDOWN ON RWY 27; BECOME AIRBORNE, CLIMB OUT AND TURN TOWARD THE AIRPORT CRASHING 500 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. FAA EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF FLIGHT CONTROL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OR PRE-IMPACT PLT INCAPACITATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRAINBOW (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2140 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBlack KR1
Tail NumberN1369N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 60 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT