ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357206
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| Date: | Thursday 20 June 1996 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aerotechnik L-13SEH Vivat |
| Owner/operator: | Sabris Corporation |
| Registration: | N21400 |
| MSN: | 930503 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 130 hours |
| Engine model: | Microal MARK IV |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wichita, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (3KM) |
| (3KM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
In his written statement, the pilot of a motor glider reported that he climbed to 4,500 feet man sea level, shut down the engine, and soared for 15 minutes. When he attempted to restart the engine, the 'battery did not have enough power to operate the starter.' He landed in a field three miles east of the destination airport. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector who examined the wreckage reported that the motor glider was substantially damaged when it hit ditches.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the insufficient altitude and the dead battery.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA208
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 15:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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