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August 31, 2002 · Tomash Avid Flyer · N369AF

Camp Lake, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Camp Lake, WI
Aircraft
Tomash Avid Flyer
Tail Number
N369AF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02CA267

The airplane was damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff. The pilot stated that he was taking off when the engine quit during the initial climb out. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane in a forested area. He stated that he had turned the airplane away from houses during the forced landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the engine ignition system would not produce a spark. No other anomalies were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On August 31, 2002, at 1430 central daylight time, an amateur-built Tomash Avid Flyer, N369AF, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Camp Lake Airport, Camp Lake, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a written report the pilot stated that both he and his partner had flown the airplane earlier in the day. He stated that after they had lunch he started the airplane and proceeded to takeoff on runway 18. He stated: "On climb out, just after passing the departure end of the runway, the engine suddenly quit." The pilot subsequently landed the airplane in a forested area. He stated that he had turned the airplane away from houses during the forced landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the engine ignition system would not produce a spark. No other anomalies were found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTomash Avid Flyer
Tail NumberN369AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 lg · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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