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July 31, 2011 · Nord Stampe SV4C · N51SV

Rhinebeck, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rhinebeck, NY
Aircraft
Nord Stampe SV4C
Tail Number
N51SV
Operator
Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11LA434

The pilot was participating in an air show display known as a "bombing routine." Preflight and ground operations were normal, and the airplane departed with about 12 gallons of fuel on board. During one of the bombing passes, the engine made a "pop" sound and lost power. The pilot attempted to recover power with throttle movements without success. He checked the fuel valve and magnetos, but was unable to restart the engine. During a forced landing, the airplane clipped trees and came to rest, inverted, at the edge of a stand of trees near the runway. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of an engine malfunction or failure. It was noted that, at the time of the accident, the airplane was being operated in conditions conducive to carburetor icing at glide and cruise power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On July 31, 2011, about 1545 eastern daylight time, a Nord Stampe SV4C, N51SV, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and collision with terrain at Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an air show flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated at NY94 about 1500. The pilot reported the following. He was participating in an air show demonstration, called a "bombing routine." Fuel was added to the fuel tank prior to engine start, and the flight departed with about 12 gallons on board. Aircraft preflight and ground operations were normal. During one of the bombing runs, about 350 feet above the ground, he dropped his bomb and added throttle to pull up and away for the next pass. He heard a "pop" and the engine rpm decreased. He unsuccessfully attempted to recover the engine with throttle movements. He attempted a restart, confirmed the fuel valve positions, and checked the magnetos. Unable to restart the engine, he attempted a forced landing. The airplane clipped trees and came to rest, inverted, at the edge of a stand of trees at the south end of the runway. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. There were approximately five gallons of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Both upper and lower wings received structural damage. An examination of the engine revealed normal spark plug color and wear and the exhaust was clean. Internal engine continuity was confirmed. The wreckage was recovered to the museum hangar where a detailed examination of the fuel system was performed. After recovery of the wreckage, the engine-driven fuel pump was removed from the engine and examined. The pump was disassembled and found in an "operational condition internally." No reason for the loss of engine power was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportOld Rhinebeck Airport (1nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNord Stampe SV4C
Tail NumberN51SV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRenault · H.P03 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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