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July 29, 2005 · Wilson Acrolite 1T · C-IAVT

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Wilson Acrolite 1T
Tail Number
C-IAVT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA204

The amateur-built airplane was damaged during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. The pilot stated that the engine "lost power" during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot reported that the airplane contacted a tree during the subsequent forced landing and then impacted a front yard of a nearby residence. The pilot reported that normal engine operation is around 6,300 rpm during takeoff. The pilot stated that during the accident takeoff the engine was only developing 5,900 rpm. Engine crankshaft and valve continuity was established by rotating the propeller flange during a post-accident examination. Both carburetors were disassembled. The magneto-side carburetor fuel bowl contained several small fragments of black material. The black material was consistent with degraded rubber from an automotive-style fuel line. The engine was outfitted with black rubber, automobile-style fuel lines. The power-takeoff carburetor fuel bowl was void of containments.

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed carburetor fuel metering jet. Factors to the accident included the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, the contamination of the fuel system from degraded automobile-style fuel lines, and the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 2005, at 0700 central daylight time, an amateur-built Wilson Acrolite 1T, Canadian registry C-IAVT, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from ultralight runway 15 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was operating under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Sawyer County Airport (HYR), Hayward, Wisconsin. The pilot reported that he was departing the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2005 convention when the accident occurred. The pilot stated that the engine "lost power" during initial climb after takeoff from ultralight runway 15. The pilot reported that the airplane contacted a tree during the subsequent forced landing and then impacted a front yard of a nearby residence. The pilot reported that normal engine operation is around 6,300 rpm during takeoff. The pilot stated that during initial climb the engine was only developing 5,900 rpm. The engine was examined by representatives of the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration after the accident. Engine crankshaft and valve continuity was established by rotating the propeller flange. Both carburetors were disassembled. The magneto-side carburetor fuel bowl contained several small fragments of black material. The black material was consistent with degraded rubber from an automotive-style fuel line. The engine was outfitted with black rubber, automobile-style fuel lines. The power-takeoff carburetor fuel bowl was void of containments.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length1200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWilson Acrolite 1T
Tail NumberC-IAVT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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