Monday, March 02, 2020

Cessna 402C Utiliner, N290CA: Incidents occurred March 01, 2020 and August 23, 2019 at Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS), Massachusetts

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts

March 01, 2020:  Aircraft preparing to get fuel, rolled forward and struck a fuel truck. 


Hyannis Air Service Inc operating as Cape Air


https://registry.faa.gov/N290CA


Date: 01-MAR-20

Time: 19:50:00Z
Regis#: N290CA
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 402
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: BOSTON
State: MASSACHUSETTS


August 23rd, 2019


August 23, 2019:  Aircraft on taxi to depart struck N409BK which was parked.

Date: 23-AUG-19
Time: 21:16:00Z
Regis#: N290CA
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 402
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 135
City: BOSTON
State: MASSACHUSETTS

Aerodynamic Stall/Spin: Kitfox 7 Super Sport, N92MH; accident occurred February 28, 2020 at Kosciusko-Attala County Airport (KOSX), Mississippi






Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Jackson, Mississippi

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Location: Kosciusko, Mississippi
Accident Number: CEN20CA106
Date & Time: February 28, 2020, 15:00 Local 
Registration: N92MH
Aircraft: Kitfox 7 Super Sport 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, he lost "lateral" control when he overcorrected to the left. The airplane subsequently lifted off at too high of an angle of attack, stalled, and impacted terrain left of the runway. The fuselage just forward of the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's lifting off with the airplane at a high of angle of attack, which resulted in aerodynamic stall.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Angle of attack - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Loss of control on ground
Initial climb Loss of control in flight
Initial climb Aerodynamic stall/spin (Defining event)
Initial climb Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 64,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: May 8, 2018
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 20, 2018
Flight Time: 281 hours (Total, all aircraft), 18 hours (Total, this make and model), 242 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 26 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot-rated passenger Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor 
Age: 70,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Glider
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: May 27, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 13, 2019
Flight Time: 5176 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model), 5019 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 16 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 11 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Kitfox 
Registration: N92MH
Model/Series: 57 Super Sport
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: KA11128197
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 20, 2019 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 492 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 912ULS
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 100 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: 
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time: 
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 330° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.79 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / -2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Kosciusko, MS (KOSX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Greenwood, MS (KGWO)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 15:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Kosciusko-Attala County OSX
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 494 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 32 IFR
Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5009 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.057498,-89.587501(est)

Zenair CH601XL, N601ND: Accident occurred February 29, 2020 near Cabool Memorial Airport (KTVB), Texas County, Missouri

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; St. Louis, St. Ann, Missouri

https://registry.faa.gov/N601ND 

Location: Cabool, MO
Accident Number: CEN20LA107
Date & Time: 02/29/2020, 1534 CST
Registration: N601ND
Aircraft: Zenith CH601
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Unknown

On February 29, 2020, at 1534 central standard time, an experimental amateur-built Zodiac 601XLB, N601ND, was involved in an accident near the Cabool Memorial Airport (TVB), Cabool, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, the cockpit filled with black smoke "suddenly" after departing TVB. The engine then sputtered and ceased operating. He attempted to return to TVB but landed in field short of the runway.

The airplane was recovered and will be examined. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Zenith
Registration: N601ND
Model/Series:CH601 XL 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: Pilot
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:  
Altimeter Setting:
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Cabool, MO (TVB)
Destination: Rolla/Vichy, MO

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 37.132500, -92.083889 (est)


TEXAS COUNTY, Missouri -- Two men avoided serious injuries after a plane crashed Saturday afternoon in Texas County near Cabool.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says an 86-year-old pilot and a 66-year-old passenger, both from Rolla, escaped from the plane without major injuries.

The plane went down around 3:30 p.m. near Highway PP and Hamilton Creek Road.

The pilot told state troopers that the cockpit filled with smoke when he took off from the Cabool airport. The crash happened while the pilot tried to return to the airport.

Missouri Highway Patrol says this marks the fourth crash in Troop G territory, which mainly covers southern Missouri, in recent months.

A viewer tells KY3 that the pilot suffered cuts on his hand from the glass, but otherwise seemed okay.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.ky3.com

Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain, N1872H: Incident occurred February 29, 2020 at Hatch Municipal Airport (E05), Doña Ana County, New Mexico


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aircraft declared an emergency due to engine failure, landed and gear collapsed.

https://registry.faa.gov/N1872H

Date: 29-FEB-20
Time: 00:05:00Z
Regis#: N1872H
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA31
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: HATCH
State: NEW MEXICO
































AIRCRAFT: 1975 Piper PA-31-350; N1872H, s/n: 31-7652053

Current Total Time 11,974.1 Est.,  Hobbs 4,972.8 

Last Annual Inspection  – October 23, 2020 – ACTT at annual was indicated at 11,851.4 est.

ENGINES:       
LEFT:  Lycoming LTIO-520-J2BD, s/n: L-1210-68A
Time Since New 4,119.7 Est. (as of February 26, 2020)
Time Since Major Overhaul  563.7 Est. (as of February 26, 2020)
Last Annual  Inspection October 23, 2020
Time Since last annual  122.7 Est.

RIGHT: Lycoming LTIO-520-J2BD, s/n: L-8994-61A
Time Since New 5,644.5 Est. (as of February 26, 2020)
Time Since Major Overhaul 1,964.7 Est. (as of February 26, 2020)
Last Annual Inspection October 23, 2020
Time Since last annual 122.7 Est.

L/H Engine logs begin 2012; R/H Engine logs begin 2015

PROPELLERS:  
LEFT:  Hartzell HCE3YR-2ATF, s/n:  DJ12230B
Time Since New: Unknown; TSMOH: Unknown
Overhauled October 15, 2013
Last Annual  Inspection October 23, 2020
Time Since last annual 122.7 Est.

RIGHT: Hartzell HCE3YR-2ATF, s/n: DJ12202B
Time Since New: Unknown; TSMOH: Unknown
Overhauled October 15, 2013
Last Annual Inspection October 23, 2020
Time Since last annual 122.7 Est.

EQUIPMENT:  
Garmin Nav/Comm G430W
Bendix King Nav/Comm KX 155A
Garmin Transponder GTX 330
King Audio Panel KMA 20 TSO
Autopilot  Unknown- Factory Installed
                                 
DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  
Nose landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Date of loss was February 29, 2020

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: 
Damage includes but may not be limited to the following:
Ground contact damage was noted to both left and right propellers.
Damage was noted to the lower portion of the nose due to ground contact.
Both nose landing gear doors are damage.
A propeller strike inspection will need to be conducted on both engines.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Hatch Municipal Airport (E05), Hatch, NM.

Aircraft is currently parked on the transient ramp.

http://www.avclaims.com/N1872H.html

Sonex Waiex, N555WX: Incident occurred February 28, 2020 near Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU), Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aircraft lost engine power and landed in the desert.

https://registry.faa.gov/N555WX

Date: 28-FEB-20
Time: 19:25:00Z
Regis#: N555WX
Aircraft Make: SONEX
Aircraft Model: WAIEX
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
Operation: 91
City: LAS CRUCES
State: NEW MEXICO

LAS CRUCES - The Federal Aviation Administration reports the plane that crashed Friday at the Las Cruces Airport lost engine power on departure and landed in the desert near the airport. 

Dan Trujillo, a spokesperson for the Las Cruces Police Department, reports no one was injured in the crash. 

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are heading the investigation. 

LAS CRUCES - Several local and state law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to reports that a small plane had crashed just east of the Las Cruces International Airport. 

Dan Trujillo, a spokesperson for the Las Cruces Police Department, reports no one was injured in the crash. Dusty Francisco, a spokesperson for New Mexico State Police, described the crash as minor, and said it involved a small, two-seater aircraft.

After a brief investigation at the site, authorities said the investigation would be turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board to discover the cause of the crash.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.lcsun-news.com

Piper PA-28-140, N79HA: Accident occurred February 28, 2020 at Maury County Airport (MRC), Pleasant, Tennessee

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee


Location: Mount Pleasant, TN 
Accident Number: ERA20LA121
Date & Time: February 28, 2020, 15:30 Local 
Registration: N79HA
Aircraft: Piper PA28
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

On February 28, 2020, about 1530 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N79HA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Maury County Airport (MRC), Pleasant, Tennessee. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

According to the student pilot, they departed Springfield, Tennessee, for a local flight to MRC, where they had lunch and intended to practice soft-field takeoff and landing maneuvers. He stated that after engine startup, they discussed the soft-field takeoff procedure on the ramp for about 12-15 minutes. They then taxied to the runway and took off without performing an engine run-up. He stated that he did not note the engine rpm during the takeoff roll because his eyes were focused outside. About 900 ft down the turf runway, the airplane lifted off and he moved the yolk forward to maintain level flight while accelerating in ground effect. He attempted twice to climb, but on both attempts the airplane settled back into ground effect. He told the instructor, "It's still not climbing," and assessed the airplane's ability to clear the power lines at the edge of the airport property, which were at his eye-level. He made the decision to stay on the airport property, initiated a left turn, and the airplane descended to the ground.

According to the flight instructor, the airplane settled back into ground effect twice after the student attempted to raise the airplane's nose to climb. He instructed his student to make a left turn to avoid the power lines at the edge of the airport property and stated that the student banked more steeply than anticipated. He joined the student on the controls; however, the airplane descended and impacted the ground in a nose-low attitude. The nose landing gear was sheered, and the left wing sustained substantial
damage.

Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector revealed that the left wing displayed buckling from the leading to the trailing edge of the wing and the aileron was bent up.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N79HA
Model/Series: PA28 140 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MRC,681 ft msl
Observation Time: 15:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 8°C /-2°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 4300 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / 11 knots,
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Mount Pleasant, TN (MRC) 
Destination: Mount Pleasant, TN (MRC)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 35.554443,-87.179168

Piper PA-39 Twin Comanche, N313WC: Incident occurred March 01, 2020 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas

Aircraft lost engine power and landed in a field.

Dutchmann Aviation LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N313WC

Date: 02-MAR-20
Time: 01:54:00Z
Regis#: N313WC
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA30
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
Operation: 91
City: CROSBYTON
State: TEXAS

Piper PA-28-140, N491D: Incident occurred February 29, 2020 in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aircraft lost engine power and landed in a field.

Key City Flyers

https://registry.faa.gov/N491D

Date: 29-FEB-20
Time: 19:25:00Z
Regis#: N491D
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: BOSCOBEL
State: WISCONSIN

Cessna 150M, N407WJ: Fatal accident occurred February 28, 2020 near Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport (KPIL) , Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas

Location: Port Isabel, TX
Accident Number: CEN20FA108
Date & Time: 02/28/2020, 1949 CST
Registration: N407WJ
Aircraft: Cessna 150
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On February 28, 2020 at 1949 central standard time, a Cessna 150M airplane, N407WJ, impacted terrain about 1.5 miles east of the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport (PIL), Port Isabel, Texas. The private pilot was fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the airplane's co-owner, about 1530, the pilot asked him if he'd like to perform some touch and go landings at PIL. The co-owner stated he could not go on the flight.

Preliminary air traffic control radar data showed the airplane departed runway 13 about 1943. The airplane conducted one left traffic pattern flight and it could not be determined if the airplane performed a touch and go, or a go-around. The airplane then turned left crosswind for runway 13, and the last radar target indicated the airplane was at 250 ft above ground level and 125 knots ground speed.

The airplane wreckage was located on March 1, 2020.

Postaccident examination revealed the airplane impacted mesquite trees and terrain, and a postimpact fire ensued. The outboard 8 ft of the left wing and portions of the nose landing gear were located near the initial impact point. The cockpit, fuselage, right wing, and empennage were consumed by fire. Flight control cable continuity was established from the cockpit to all flight control surfaces.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N407WJ
Model/Series: 150M
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: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: PIL, 18 ft msl
Observation Time: 1953 CST
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 7°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 120°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.36 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Port Isabel, TX (PIL)
Destination: Port Isabel, TX (PIL)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-Ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 26.165833, -97.330278 (est)

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov.

Aircraft Propeller Contact With Person: Piper PA-28-151 Warrior, N228JS; accident occurred February 29, 2020 at New Castle Airport (KILG), New Castle County, Delaware

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Wilmington, Delaware 
Accident Number: ERA20CA117
Date & Time: February 29, 2020, 09:25 Local 
Registration: N228JS
Aircraft: Piper PA28 
Aircraft Damage: None
Defining Event: AC/prop/rotor contact w person 
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

A witness reported seeing the pilot walking around his airplane while his son sat inside it. The witness then saw the pilot laying unresponsive on the ground in front of the engine. According to the police report, the pilot sustained a serious head wound, and blood spatter was observed on the propeller. The report also stated that, after the pilot was taken to the hospital, the power and fuel had to be turned off and that the airplane had to be tied down.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot being struck in the head by the propeller before flight, which resulted in a serious injury.

Findings

Not determined (general) - Unknown/Not determined

Factual Information

History of Flight

Standing-engine start-up AC/prop/rotor contact w person (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 50, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: None
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
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: 12/23/2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 827 hours (Total, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration:N228JS 
Model/Series: PA28 151
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 28-7415103
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2326 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320 SERIES
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 150 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: ILG, 80 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1351 EST
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 15 knots / 23 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 0°C / -12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Wilmington, DE (ILG)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Morgantown, WV (MGW)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:  EST
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: New Castle (ILG)
Runway Surface Type: N/A
Airport Elevation: 79 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: None
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.678611, -75.606667 (est)
 
View of Airplane Engine and Propeller 




NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- A freak accident involving a single-engine plane sent a man from New Castle, Delaware to the hospital.

Officials say Andrew Lipsett was at New Castle County Airport around 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

As he attempted to hand crank the aircraft's propeller, the propeller hit him in the head.

He was taken to a local hospital.

There was no word on his condition.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://6abc.com

A Wilmington man was sent to the hospital Saturday morning after being struck in the head by an airplane propeller at New Castle Airport.

At around 9:20 a.m., the man was trying to start his single-engine airplane. He was unsuccessful, so he got out of the plane to start it manually. That's when the propeller hit him in the head, Delaware Bay Port Authority officials said.

The man was unresponsive when he was taken to the hospital. It is unknown what his condition is at this time, authorities said.

Original article ➤ https://www.delawareonline.com