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October 13, 2003 · Domeier RV-7A · N707DD

Augusta, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Augusta, MO
Aircraft
Domeier RV-7A
Tail Number
N707DD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04LA011

The airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a forced landing following a complete loss of engine power. The pilot reported that the airplane's nose landing gear dug into the soft sandy soil during the forced landing, causing the airplane to nose over. The airplane was powered by a Subaru automobile engine converted for aircraft use. A postaccident examination revealed that the plastic timing-belt cover and the belts for the alternator and supercharger were broken. Pieces of the alternator belt were found within the remaining portion of the timing-belt cover. The engine intake and exhaust valves had struck the top of the cylinders.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain where the forced landing was executed.

Full Narrative

On October 13, 2003, at 1028 central daylight time, an amateur-built RV-7A, N707DD, piloted by an airline transport pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a complete loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Augusta, Missouri. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot, who was the only occupant, received minor injuries. The local flight originated from the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, St. Louis, Missouri, about 1015. The pilot reported that while cruising at 1,000 feet above ground level the airplane's engine suddenly quit. He reported that attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and he executed a forced landing to a dirt road between two farm fields. The pilot reported that during the landing the nose landing gear dug into the soft sandy ground and the airplane susequently nosed over. The airplane was powered by a Subaru automobile engine that had been converted for aircraft use. The engine induction system included a belt driven supercharger. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector conducted a postaccident examination of the airplane. The examination revealed that the supercharger drive belt and the alternator drive belt were broken. A hole was found in the plastic timing-belt cover. Pieces of the alternator belt were found within the remaining portion of the timing-belt cover. Further examination revealed that the intake and exhaust valves had struck the piston tops.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:28 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDomeier RV-7A
Tail NumberN707DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · 2.5 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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