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May 3, 2005 · Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena · N72JJ
Lebanon, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lebanon, OR
Aircraft
Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena
Tail Number
N72JJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05CA093
According to the pilot, during takeoff, the experimental airplane's Volkswagen engine lost power. During the ensuing forced landing on a road, the airplane struck a vehicle. The fuselage and wings of the airplane sustained structural damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power on takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
On May 3, 2005, about 1200 Pacific daylight time, a Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena amateur built experimental airplane, N72JJ, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power on takeoff at the Lebanon State Airport, Lebanon, Oregon. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 local personal flight. The flight was originating when the accident occurred. According to the pilot, during takeoff from runway 16, the airplane's Volkswagen engine lost power. During the ensuing forced landing on a road, the airplane struck a vehicle. The fuselage and wings of the airplane sustained structural damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftJohnson Johnson Chris-Tena
Tail NumberN72JJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1700 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0