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October 29, 2005 · Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · N62078
Flushing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Flushing, MI
Aircraft
Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12
Tail Number
N62078
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA024
The experimental amateur-built airplane, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage on impact with trees during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power during initial climbout for a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported minor injuries. The pilot's accident report stated, "Engine failed in climb out within 1/8 mile of end of runway, over trees and housing. ... Larger tree sheered off left wing at leading edge. [Airplane] fell into middle of trees and came to stop on trees and bushes outside airport perimeter." Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-impact anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
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Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 EDT
Nearest AirportDALTON (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftColson/Goodbread Rans S-12
Tail NumberN62078
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.40 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC