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April 30, 2011 · Franke Harry C AVID Flyer B · N145HF
Somerset, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Somerset, PA
Aircraft
Franke Harry C AVID Flyer B
Tail Number
N145HF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA279
The pilot said that he conducted a preflight inspection and engine run up, and no anomalies were noted. At 65 feet above ground level on the initial climb, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. He lowered the nose and performed a forced landing, but the airplane touched down hard which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. He said that the accident could have been prevented if he had tightened the throttle friction which accidentally rolled the power back to the idle position during the initial climb.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine controls-Power lever-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he conducted a preflight inspection and a ground run up prior to the flight. There were no discrepancies noted then, with the takeoff, and initial climb. When the airplane reached approximately 65 feet above the ground, just over the asphalt end section of the runway, he leveled off the climb and raised the flaps. Suddenly, the engine, "quit", had a loss of power. The pilot lowered the nose of the airplane and attempted to level off before landing but hit the ground hard, collapsing the main gears, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage structure. He and the passenger exited the airplane unharmed. Later the pilot realized and confirmed that the friction lock on the engine throttle was not engage correctly resulting in the throttle to roll back to the idle position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSomerset County Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2695 ft
Runway Width204 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFranke Harry C AVID Flyer B
Tail NumberN145HF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 32 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC