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June 30, 2011 · Leatherman Karl L Zodiac CH 601 HDS · N67KL
Gray Court, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gray Court, SC
Aircraft
Leatherman Karl L Zodiac CH 601 HDS
Tail Number
N67KL
Operator
Leatherman Karl L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA373
After climbing to about 1,500 feet and flying uneventfully for 30 minutes, the pilot noticed an increase in engine coolant temperature. Shortly thereafter, water sprayed over the windscreen and the engine started to lose power. At that time, the pilot suspected a radiator water hose failed. He started a descent and landed the airplane in a field. During the rollout, the airplane struck several small pine trees and high vegetation resulting in substantial damage to the wings. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the water hose fitting going into the radiator was fractured and that the hose clamp and hose were still attached to the broken fitting. The reason for the failure of the fitting could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-Recip eng liquid cooling-Malfunction - C
Full Narrative
After climbing to about 1,500 feet and 30 minutes of uneventful flight, the pilot noticed an increase in engine coolant temperature. Shortly thereafter, water sprayed over the windscreen and the engine started to lose power. At that time, the pilot suspected a radiator water hose failed. He started a decent and landed the airplane in a field. During the rollout, the airplane struck several small pine trees and high vegetation resulting in substantial damage to the wings. During and examination of the airplane after the accident, an FAA inspector and the pilot discovered that the water hose fitting going into the radiator was fractured, and that the hose clamp and hose were still attached to the broken fitting. The reason for the failure of the fitting could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLeatherman Karl L Zodiac CH 601 HDS
Tail NumberN67KL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeatherman Karl L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · ALL MDLS A/B · Reciprocating · 400
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO