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July 4, 1982 · Goans G-5 · N59CG
Kankakee, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Kankakee, IL
Aircraft
Goans G-5
Tail Number
N59CG
Operator
Charles E Goans
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI82FA234
THE PILOT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST FLIGHT SINCE A SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE WAS ISSUED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS UNIQUE IN THAT THE ROTOR CONTROLS WERE CABLE INSTEAD OF PUSH-PULL RODS. THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF STARTED PITCHING UP AND DOWN. THIS PITCHING CONTINUED ON DOWNWIND LEG. THE RUDDER, VETTICAL STABILIZER AND TIPS OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER BEGAN SEPARATING WHEN THE ROTOR ASSEMBLY CONTACTED THE PROPELLER. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND TUMBLED TO GROUND.
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THE PILOT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST FLIGHT SINCE A SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE WAS ISSUED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS UNIQUE IN THAT THE ROTOR CONTROLS WERE CABLE INSTEAD OF PUSH-PULL RODS. THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF STARTED PITCHING UP AND DOWN. THIS PITCHING CONTINUED ON DOWNWIND LEG. THE RUDDER, VETTICAL STABILIZER AND TIPS OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER BEGAN SEPARATING WHEN THE ROTOR ASSEMBLY CONTACTED THE PROPELLER. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND TUMBLED TO GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGoans G-5
Tail NumberN59CG
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCharles E Goans
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHarold Guldi · VW2100C · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50