ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380833
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| Date: | Saturday 17 September 1983 |
| Time: | 19:15 LT |
| Type: | Kruer PTERODACTYL |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | UNREG |
| MSN: | NONE |
| Total airframe hrs: | 100 hours |
| Engine model: | CUYUNA ULZ-02 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wayland, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wayland, MI (41C) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENG BACKFIRED & QUIT WHEN THE ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE WAS APRX 100 FT AGL. HE MADE A RIGHT TURN TO LAND BACK ON THE RWY. HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT A SLIPPING TURN WAS MADE WHICH 'RESULTED IN A STEEP ANGLE OF ATTACK ON LANDING, CAUSING THE NOSE GEAR TO FAIL & THE AIRFRAME TO IMPACT THE GROUND.' THE PLT ALSO STATED THAT THE ON/OFF SWITCH HAD A FAULTY CONNECTION DUE TO VIBRATION WHICH ALLOWED THE ENG TO QUIT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LU013
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 21:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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