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January 18, 2009 · Mulec Frank A FP-404 · N81633
Hilo, HI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hilo, HI
Aircraft
Mulec Frank A FP-404
Tail Number
N81633
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA090
According to the pilot, during cruise flight in his experimental, amateur-built airplane, the engine suddenly lost all power and the propeller stopped rotating. The pilot attempted to restart the engine by diving the airplane, but he was not successful. The pilot made a forced landing in a clearing near a drag strip. The airplane touched down hard and, during roll out, collided with two chain link fences, breaking the biplane's left wings. During the subsequent examination of the airplane, the pilot reported observing a clogged main line fuel filter.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during cruise flight in his experimental, amateur built airplane, the Hummel 2180 cc engine suddenly lost all power and the propeller stopped rotating. The pilot attempted to restart the engine by diving the airplane, but he was not successful. The pilot made a forced landing in a clearing near a drag strip. The airplane touched down hard and during roll out, collided with two chain link fences, breaking the biplane's left wings. During the subsequent examination of the airplane, the pilot reported observing a clogged main line fuel filter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:10 HST
Nearest AirportHilo International (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMulec Frank A FP-404
Tail NumberN81633
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHummel · WW 2180 cc · Reciprocating · 76
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC