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March 1, 1982 · Homebuilt PDQ-2 · N2263K
Laurel, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Laurel, MS
Aircraft
Homebuilt PDQ-2
Tail Number
N2263K
Operator
Paul Glen Sumrall Sr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL82DA061
WHILE PRACTICING HIGH SPEED TAXIING A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE GROUND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO APPLY FULL THROTTLE AND PROCEED TO TAKEOFF. WHEN HE HAD CLIMBED TO 800 FEET THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE. UNABLE TO CONTROL THE PLANE THE PILOT COLLIDED WITH A PINE TREE DURING A FORCED LANDING.
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WHILE PRACTICING HIGH SPEED TAXIING A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE GROUND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO APPLY FULL THROTTLE AND PROCEED TO TAKEOFF. WHEN HE HAD CLIMBED TO 800 FEET THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE. UNABLE TO CONTROL THE PLANE THE PILOT COLLIDED WITH A PINE TREE DURING A FORCED LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportLaurel-Noble (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHomebuilt PDQ-2
Tail NumberN2263K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPaul Glen Sumrall Sr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1978 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0