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October 16, 2003 · Croke Zenith CH 701 · N701US

Brussels, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brussels, WI
Aircraft
Croke Zenith CH 701
Tail Number
N701US
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04LA014

The experimental amateur built airplane collided with trees during a forced landing following a go-around on runway 18 (1,000 feet by 20 feet, grass). The pilot stated he was not happy with the approach so he initiated a go-around from an altitude of about 15 feet above the ground. He reported the engine only produced about 4,000 rpm instead of the normal 5,300 rpm when he applied full power. The pilot reported he was unable to sustain a climb with the reduced power and the airplane settled into trees in a wooded area off the south end of the airstrip. The airplane was powered by a Rotax 912 UL, 80 horsepower engine. The engine had accumulated about 100 hours when the pilot purchased it with an additional 2 hours since it was installed on the accident airplane. On the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On October 16, 2003, at 1800 central daylight time, an experimental amateur built Croke Zenith CH 701, N701US, collided with trees during a forced landing one-quarter mile from the pilot's private airstrip following a go-around from runway 18 (1,000 feet by 20 feet, grass) in Brussels, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated from the private airstrip at 1730. The pilot reported that after a local flight he returned to the airstrip to land. He stated he was not happy with the approach so he initiated a go-around from an altitude of about 15 feet above the ground. He reported the engine only produced about 4,000 rpm instead of the normal 5,300 rpm when he applied full power. The pilot reported he was unable to sustain a climb with the reduced power and the airplane settled into trees in a wooded area off the south end of the airstrip. The airplane was powered by a Rotax 912 UL, 80 horsepower engine. The engine had accumulated about 100 hours when the pilot purchased it with an additional 2 hours since it was installed on the accident airplane. On the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCroke Zenith CH 701
Tail NumberN701US
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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