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August 16, 2009 · Fisher Michael H T-Bird II · N5559A
Dundee, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Dundee, OH
Aircraft
Fisher Michael H T-Bird II
Tail Number
N5559A
Operator
Fisher Michael H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA531
While flying at an altitude of 400 to 500 feet above the ground the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The airplane contacted an embankment during an off-airport emergency landing in a corn field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported that the outer crankshaft seal on the ignition side of the engine was not fully functional, resulting in a drop in vacuum pressure and a subsequent loss of fuel pressure. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-Recip eng rear section-Failure - C
Full Narrative
While flying at an altitude of 400 to 500 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot stated he attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The airplane contacted an embankment during an off airport emeregency landing in a corn field. The pilot reported the outer crankshaft seal on the ignition side of the engine was not fully functional resulting in a drop in vacuum pressure, and subsequently a loss of fuel pressure. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFisher Michael H T-Bird II
Tail NumberN5559A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFisher Michael H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 618 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time23:51