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September 6, 2002 · Brooks Sonerai 2L · N356RB

Canton, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Canton, IL
Aircraft
Brooks Sonerai 2L
Tail Number
N356RB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA274

During a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, the pilot inadvertently stalled on short final and the airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that immediately after takeoff, the engine began to "sputter and lose r.p.m.'s". The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but was unable to maintain altitude and elected to execute a forced landing into a bean field approximately 200 feet east of the runway. The pilot reported installing a new carburetor which required an adapter to properly mate to the existing intake manifold. This was the first flight following installation. He reported that a full static run-up had been completed prior to takeoff and that two static run-ups were conducted in the days prior to the accident. A post-accident examination revealed that the flanges on the aircraft engine intake manifold and the carburetor mounting flange did not seal completely, causing an induction air leak at the carburetor mounting flange. In addition, one coil on the electronic ignition was found to be cracked and failed to produce a spark at its associated spark plugs.

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper installation of the carbuetor resulting in an induction air leak.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 2002, at 1010 central daylight time, an amateur-built Brooks Sonerai 2L, N356RB, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power immediately after takeoff. The airplane had just departed runway 18 (3,899 feet x 75 feet, asphalt) at the Ingersoll Airport (CTK), Canton, Illinois, with the intention of remaining within the local traffic pattern. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot sustained minor injuries. In his written statement, the pilot noted that shortly after takeoff, approximately 100 feet agl, "the engine began to sputter and lose r.p.m.'s." He reported that he was not able to return to the airport due to the reduction in power available. He selected a bean field, and set up for a forced landing. He stated "I apparently stalled the a/c in an almost wings level condition at maybe 25' a.g.l." The aircraft impacted the bean field, "collapsed the gear, bounced in the air and went over on its tail", according to the pilot. The pilot reported that he had installed a new carburetor in the days prior to the accident. "The new carb required that I have an adapter piece fabricated to mate to the existing intake manifold flange - which I did." The pilot goes on to state that he had made two static run-ups with no problems noted. In addition, he reported that he had conducted a full static run-up shortly before takeoff on the accident flight. A post-accident examination revealed that the mounting flanges of the aircraft engine intake manifold and the carburetor mounting flange did not seal completely. In addition, one coil on the electronic ignition was found to be cracked and failed to produce a spark at its associated spark plugs.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest AirportIngersoll (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBrooks Sonerai 2L
Tail NumberN356RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1834 c.c. · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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