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http://registry.faa.gov/N47252
Location: Tekamah, NE
Accident Number: CEN18LA199
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 0930 CDT
Registration: N47252
Aircraft: AERONCA 58B
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (partial)
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On May 28, 2018, about 0930 central daylight time, an Aeronca 58B, N47252, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Tekamah, Nebraska. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries; and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the flight, which was not on a flight plan. The airplane departed about 0845 from Tekamah Municipal Airport (TQE), Tekamah, Nebraska, on a local flight.
The pilot reported that he departed from his private airstrip located at his residence about 0700 and flew to TQE to pick up the passenger. While at TQE, he topped off the fuel and attached two American flags, which were about 3 ft X 5 ft in size, to the airplane's struts. He attached the flags because the flight was a "tribute flight" over two memorial services being held in the local area. The flight departed TQE about 0750 and proceeded to fly over Tekamah Cemetery, and then flew over to Summit Lake and circled it twice. They overflew some neighbors' homes and then went to the pilot's airstrip and landed around 0810. About 0830, he departed to fly over the Craig Cemetery at 0900, and he noted that the engine was running fine. However, while flying over Craig Cemetery, the pilot noticed the engine was not running properly, so he headed toward TQE, located about 8 nautical miles (nm) east, to drop off the passenger. He stated that the engine was getting worse en route to TQE and not developing full power, with maximum rpm around 1,500 rpm. Although the engine was not developing full power, he continued to fly to TQE, hoping he could make it to the airport. The airplane continued to descend, and it impacted a ditch located 3 nm from TQE during the forced landing. The pilot stated that he should have landed in a flat field when the opportunity was possible, instead he "kept flying into a situation where there were no options."
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the wreckage at the accident site. He stated that there were flat bean fields located near the accident site, but the wreckage was found in a ditch. There were no apparent landing or skid marks leading to the ditch. The examination of the wreckage revealed that the wooden propeller blade tips were broken. The propeller spinner exhibited features consistent with torque. He was able to rotate the engine crankshaft one revolution. The carburetor was separated from the mount but was held on by the throttle cable. The flight controls exhibited continuity from the cockpit to the flight control surfaces. Fuel was present in the fuel tanks.
The FAA inspector reported that he interviewed the pilot. During the interview, the pilot did not recall pulling carburetor heat ON. The pilot stated that he did not have a problem with carburetor icing before.
The examination of the engine confirmed drivetrain continuity when the engine was rotated. Thumb compression was observed on all four cylinders, although the compression on cylinders No. 1 and 2 appeared "weak." All magneto leads checked good and the engine timing was verified at 30° before top dead center (TDC). All spark plugs produced an electrical spark, although the spark plug gaps for No. 1B, 3T, 4B, and 4T were greater than .016 to 0.21 inch specified. The carburetor floats were checked for freedom of movement. The inspection of the throttle plate and throttle arm revealed no defects.
At 0854, the surface weather observation at TQE was wind 260° at 3 kts; 10 miles visibility; few clouds at 8,500 ft; temperature 26° C; dew point 18° C; altimeter 29.92 inches of mercury. Based on the temperature and dew point about the time of the accident, the conditions were favorable for serious carburetor icing at glide power.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/06/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/16/2016
Flight Time: 912.2 hours (Total, all aircraft), 153.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 852.2 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1.7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: AERONCA
Registration: N47252
Model/Series: 58B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 058B-9843
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/10/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1260 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2668 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-170-3
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 65 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: TQE, 1026 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0854 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 95°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 8500 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 260°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.92 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Precipitation
Departure Point: Tekamah, NE (TQE)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Tekamah, NE (TQE)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0845 CDT
Type of Airspace:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 41.768611, -96.241389
Accident Number: CEN18LA199
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 0915 CDT
Registration: N47252
Aircraft: AERONCA 58B
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On May 28, 2018, about 0915 central daylight time, an Aeronca 58B, N47252, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Tekamah, Nebraska. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries; and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the flight, which was not on a flight plan. The airplane departed about 0830 from Tekamah Municipal Airport (TQE), Tekamah, Nebraska, on a local flight.
At 0854, the surface weather observation at TQE was wind 260° at 3 kts; 10 miles visibility; few clouds at 8,500 ft; temperature 26° C; dew point 18° C; altimeter 29.92 inches of mercury.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: AERONCA
Registration: N47252
Model/Series: 58B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: TQE, 1026 ft msl
Observation Time: 0854 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 18°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 8500 ft agl
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 260°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.92 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Tekamah, NE (TQE)
Destination: Tekamah, NE (TQE)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 41.768611, -96.241389
TEKAMAH, Nebraska — Authorities are investigating a plane crash in a bean field near Tekamah on Monday.
Two men were in the plane at the time of the crash and were transported to a nearby hospital.
The victims have been identified as Dennis Westergaard, 62, and Delmar Chamberlain, 87.
The Tekamah Police Department, Tekamah Fire Department and Craig Fire Department responded to the scene.
The Burt County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.ketv.com
May 22, 2018
Tekamah to greet guests: Ceremonies and celebrations
Recent temperatures approaching 90 notwithstanding, the unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend.
While the Memorial Day holiday signals a change in wardrobe for many, most of the area’s holiday observances remain the same.
Families gather to remember loved ones at ceremonies and cemeteries, graduates return to their hometowns for banquets and the chance catch up with friends from long ago.
The weekend’s last ceremony is the annual Memorial Day Program at Tekamah Cemetery.
The program, sponsored by the local veterans organizations, begins at 8 a.m. at the VFW plot in the northeast corner of the cemetery.
Retired Air Force general Tom Tobin will be the featured speaker.
In addition to the many American flags that adorn the cemetery at this time of year, another more recent addition also will be on display. Tekamah Veterans Association has placed a white steel cross at the grave of every veteran. More than 680 of the crosses dot the cemetery. Veterans buried there range from the Civil War forward.
The service also will feature a fly-over by Craig pilot Dennis Westergaard in a vintage military aircraft—a 1944 Aeronca Defender. The aircraft is a two-seat light observation airplane that was used for rapid communications and in support of ground forces. Tekamah veteran Delmar Chamberlain will again fill the second seat.
Following the firing squad, the playing of taps and the benediction, coffee and rolls will be served at the Vets Hall downtown.
In Herman, holiday observances start at 9 a.m., followed by a service at the cemetery.
In Decatur, ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. with community singing at City Hall. A program follows at 10 with concluding ceremonies at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Services in Craig will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Services also are planned in Craig, Oakland and Lyons.
Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.agupdate.com
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