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July 14, 2014 · Dantonio 404 NO Series · N482FD
Wichita Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Aircraft
Dantonio 404 NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N482FD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA380
The pilot took off for a local flight in his experimental amateur-built biplane. During climb out, near 250 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field that contained small trees. The lower wing sustained substantial damage on impact with a tree. An examination of the engine revealed that a spark plug wire had detached from its spark plug's terminal. The pilot's safety recommendation stated that installing an Adel clamp on one of the cylinder bolts will prevent the spark plug wire from vibrating off the spark plug terminal.
NTSB Probable Cause
The separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot took off for a local flight in his experimental amateur-built biplane. During climb out, near 250 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field that contained small trees. The lower wing sustained substantial damage on impact with a tree. An examination of the engine revealed that a spark plug wire had detached from its spark plug's terminal. The pilot's safety recommendation stated that installing an Adel clamp on one of the cylinder bolts will prevent the spark plug wire from vibrating off the spark plug terminal.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWichita Valley (0nm SSE)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDantonio 404 NO Series
Tail NumberN482FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPolaris · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time06:55
Weather SourceWFAC