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September 19, 2019 · Best Off Skyranger No Series · N1671L
Duncan, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Duncan, OK
Aircraft
Best Off Skyranger No Series (2007)
Tail Number
N1671L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN19LA324
The pilot was performing an engine run-up before takeoff in his experimental airplane when the engine lost all power. He exited the airplane to examine the engine and noticed a fire, which quickly spread and consumed most of the airplane. Due to extensive fire damage, the origin of and reason for the fire could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined
Full Narrative
On September 18, 2019, about 1930 central daylight time, an kit-built Best Off Skyranger airplane, N1671, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Halliburton Field Airport (DUC), Duncan, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated he taxied from his hangar and performed an engine run, during which the engine lost total power. As he exited the airplane to examine the engine, the pilot noticed a fire had started below the front of the airplane. The fire quickly spread and burned most of the airplane. Examination of the fire damaged wreckage did not reveal a fire initiating event.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHalliburton Field (0nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBest Off Skyranger No Series
Tail NumberN1671L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC