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March 5, 2006 · Joel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II · N5196W

Cartersville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Cartersville, GA
Aircraft
Joel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II
Tail Number
N5196W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06LA048

The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing takeoff training, pattern work, and approach to landing instruction. The CFI stated that after making a "touch and go", the engine began to "sputter" and was losing power. The airplane was 300 to 400 feet above the ground and about two thirds down runway-01. The CFI took control of the airplane and leveled it out in hopes that the engine would regain power. The engine stopped and the CFI made a forced landing in a field adjacent to the airport. The airplane collided with a ditch on touchdown and nosed over. The registered owner of the airplane stated, "The engine assembly was removed from the airframe and examined. The top spark plugs were removed. The electrodes were normal as depicted in the Rotax Maintenance Manual, and the proper gap was set. The oil and fuel lines were not breached. A visual fuel sample was taken and no contaminants were noted. The fuel system was intact and full of fuel. The in-line fuel filters were free of contaminants. The carburetors were inspected and no contaminants were noted. The electrical system was examined. A functional check of the electrical coils and lighting coils was completed. No anomalies were noted. Manually turning the engine checked the gearbox. The rotary valves were functional and compression appeared normal with rotation of the engine by hand. The engine head was removed and no damage was noted to the pistons, sleeves or rings. No determination was made pertaining to the loss of engine power."

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an forced landing, on ground collision with a ditch, and nose over.

Full Narrative

On March 5, 2006, at 1645 eastern standard time, an experimental Rans S-6ES Coyote II, N5196W, registered to and operated by a private owner, as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, lost engine power, made a forced landing, and nosed over inverted two miles north of Cartersville Airport, Cartersville, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot/ flight instructor (CFI) reported minor injuries, and the student pilot was not injured. The flight was originating from Cartersville Airport at the time of the accident. The CFI and student pilot were practicing take off training, pattern work, and approach to landing instruction. The CFI stated that after making a "touch and go", the engine began to "sputter" and was losing power. The airplane was 300 to 400 feet above the ground and about two thirds down runway-01.The CFI took control of the airplane and leveled it out in hopes that the engine would regain power. The engine stopped and the CFI made a forced landing in a field adjacent to the airport. The airplane collided with a ditch on touch down and nosed over inverted. The registered owner of the airplane stated, "The engine assembly was removed from the airframe and examined. The top spark plugs were removed. The electrodes were normal as depicted in the Rotax Maintenance Manual, and the proper gap was set. The oil and fuel lines were not breached. A visual fuel sample was taken and no contaminants were noted. The fuel system was intact and full of fuel. The three in line fuel filters were free of contaminants. The carburetors were inspected and no contaminants were noted. The electrical system was examined. A functional check of the electrical coils and lighting coils was completed. No anomalies were noted. Manually turning the engine checked the gearbox. The rotary valves were functional and compression appeared normal with rotation of the engine by hand. The engine head was removed and no damage was noted to the pistons, sleeves or rings. No determination was made pertaining to the loss of engine power."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportCartersville (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJoel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II
Tail NumberN5196W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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