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June 21, 2009 · Hummelbird · N824RS
Sunrise, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sunrise, FL
Aircraft
Hummelbird
Tail Number
N824RS
Operator
Ralph Squeglia
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA361
The pilot/builder of an experimental, amateur-built airplane was in cruise flight at 1,000 feet above ground level when the engine started running rough. The pilot stated that he was unable to maintain altitude, and performed an emergency off-field landing on a road. During the landing roll the tailwheel broke; the pilot then lost control of the airplane, which impacted a metal pole, resulting in damage to the right wing forward spar. According to the pilot, the airplane had 4.5 gallons of fuel on board at departure and flew for 25 minutes prior to the accident. During examination of the airplane, the pilot/builder did not note any mechanical anomalies. The airplane was equipped with a non-certificated, 37.5 horsepower Volkswagen engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Pole-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot/builder of an experimental, amateur-built airplane was in cruise flight at 1,000 feet above ground level when the engine started running rough. The pilot stated that he was unable to maintain altitude, and performed an emergency off-field landing on a road. During the landing roll the tailwheel broke; the pilot then lost control of the airplane, which impacted a metal pole, resulting in damage to the right wing forward spar. According to the pilot, the airplane had 4.5 gallons of fuel on board at departure and flew for 25 minutes prior to the accident. During examination of the airplane, the pilot/builder did not note any mechanical anomalies. The airplane was equipped with a non-certificated, 37.5 horsepower Volkswagen engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:21 EDT
Nearest AirportPompano Beach Airport (13nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHummelbird
Tail NumberN824RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRalph Squeglia
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagon · Reciprocating · 38
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:01
Weather SourceWFAC