Ronsrans R 12 N800RK

Summary

On 19 August 1995 at about 13:20 local time, a Ronsrans R 12 registered N800RK was involved in an accident near Clanton, Alabama, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

19 August 1995 at 13:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Clanton, Alabama, United States

Nearest airport

Private Grass Strip (NONE)

Coordinates

32.8391, -86.6198

Aircraft

Ronsrans R 12

Registration

N800RK

Category

Ultralight

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL95LA161

2 people were seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed, and the improper mixture of the fuel.

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The private pilot noticed that the engine was developing 100 RPM less than normal in the initial climb following liftoff. The pilot began to execute a forced landing and pulled back the throttle. He then gave the engine full power and stalled, resulting in a collision with a fence and the ground. A heavy coating of fuel and oil mixture was found on the spark plugs. The examination of the engine revealed that the carburetor was set excessively rich, and/or the fuel oil mixture was mixed incorrectly.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.