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September 6, 1983 · Bucker Flugzeugbau CASA 1-131E CASA 1-131 · N2305Z

Pensacola, FL

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
Bucker Flugzeugbau CASA 1-131E CASA 1-131
Tail Number
N2305Z
Operator
Rene L Minjares
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA222

SHORTLY AFTER TKOF THE ENG LOST PWR AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO EXECUTE AN EMERG LNDG. THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING TOUCHDOWN ON A HIGHWAY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT ENGINE TEARDOWN THE MAGNETO TIMING WAS FOUND TO BE RETARDED 24 DEGREES ON THE LEFT MAGNETO FOR ALL CYLINDERS. MAGNETO TIMING WAS FOUND TO BE RETARDED 66 DEGREES FOR THE IMPULSE CYLINDERS AND 47 DEGREES FOR THE OTHER TWO CYLINDERS ON THE RIGHT MAGNETO. THE FUEL INLET SCREEN WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH LINT AND METAL FLAKES. A PAINT FLAKE WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE AIR PASSAGEWAY TO THE EMULSION TUBE IN THE CARBURETOR. A CYLINDRICAL PIECE OF METAL WAS FOUND IN THE DRIVE SECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Full Narrative

SHORTLY AFTER TKOF THE ENG LOST PWR AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO EXECUTE AN EMERG LNDG. THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING TOUCHDOWN ON A HIGHWAY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT ENGINE TEARDOWN THE MAGNETO TIMING WAS FOUND TO BE RETARDED 24 DEGREES ON THE LEFT MAGNETO FOR ALL CYLINDERS. MAGNETO TIMING WAS FOUND TO BE RETARDED 66 DEGREES FOR THE IMPULSE CYLINDERS AND 47 DEGREES FOR THE OTHER TWO CYLINDERS ON THE RIGHT MAGNETO. THE FUEL INLET SCREEN WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH LINT AND METAL FLAKES. A PAINT FLAKE WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE AIR PASSAGEWAY TO THE EMULSION TUBE IN THE CARBURETOR. A CYLINDRICAL PIECE OF METAL WAS FOUND IN THE DRIVE SECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFERGUSON (1nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBucker Flugzeugbau CASA 1-131E CASA 1-131
Tail NumberN2305Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRene L Minjares
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsEnma · G-IV-A2 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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