Corben Baby Ace C-1 N75H
23 July 1996 · Portsmouth, Ohio, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 23 July 1996 at about 18:30 local time, a Corben Baby Ace C-1 registered N75H was involved in an accident near Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 18:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
- Nearest airport
- Greater Portsmouth Region (PMH)
- Coordinates
- 38.7491, -82.9499
- Aircraft
- Corben Baby Ace C-1
- Registration
- N75H
- 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
- IAD96LA121
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that he had just purchased the ultralight aircraft, and that a new engine had recently been installed. He stated that the carburetor was examined the day before the accident, and '...it seemed to run OK.' According to the pilot, his intention was to taxi the ultralight aircraft to accumulate some hours on the engine, but a gust of wind caught the wing, and the ultralight aircraft lifted off. He stated that he decided to remain in the traffic pattern and return to land, but the engine began to sputter, then lost power. The pilot stated that during the subsequent forced landing the ultralight aircraft struck rising terrain. Postaccident examination revealed evidence of fuel contamination. The FAA Inspector reported that sludge and water were visible in the lower portion of the fuel tank, and the fuel drain was clogged.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 1996 | Cessna 150 | Vincent, Ohio, United States | David & Susan Board | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1996 | Boeing Stearman E75N1 | Goshen, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jul 1996 | Cessna 152 | Blue Ash, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1996 | Cessna 172M | Tremont City, Ohio, United States | MAD River Airport, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1996 | Cessna 150 | Waverly, Ohio, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1996 | Cessna 172M | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |