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September 1, 2021 · Quad City Challenger II · N1225G

Geneva, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Geneva, AL
Aircraft
Quad City Challenger II (2021)
Tail Number
N1225G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA347

The pilot reported that he adjusted the engine carburation system on the airplane prior to the flight. While approaching to land, the pilot reduced power and the engine lost total power. The pilot made several attempts to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. The airplane lost altitude and was substantially damaged when it impacted the roof of a shed. During a postaccident engine examination, no mechanical anomalies were discovered internally within the engine. The carburetors were removed, and a small cut was discovered on a fuel line along with dry rot on the rubber boot for the front carburetor manifold. The engine then was removed and placed on another airframe for a test run. The test run was completed successfully with no anomalies noted. Based on these findings, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On September 1, 2021, about 1700 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Challenger II, N1225G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Geneva, Alabama. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he adjusted the carburetors on the airplane prior to the flight. The pilot departed and stayed in the airport traffic pattern. While approaching to land, the pilot reduced power while turning onto the base leg. As he turned onto the final leg, he attempted to increase power, but the engine “quit.” He made several attempts to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. The airplane lost altitude and collided with the roof of a shed. During the postaccident examination of the engine, it was examined using a borescope, and all four spark plugs were removed. No anomalies were discovered internally within the engine’s cylinders. The carburetors were removed and examined; both were in good operating order. During the examination, a small “cut” was discovered on the fuel line where a clamp held the fuel line to the front carburetor. There was no sign of a leak at the time of examination. The examination also revealed that the rubber boot that held the front carburetor to the manifold was dry rotted. The engine was removed and placed on another airframe for a test run. The engine was started, and a test run was completed successfully with no anomalies noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGeneva Municipal Airport (1nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuad City Challenger II
Tail NumberN1225G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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