Chinook Plus 2 A13-SWB UNREG

Summary

On 12 June 2003 at about 00:45 local time, a Chinook Plus 2 A13-SWB registered UNREG was involved in an accident near Elsanor, Alabama, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

12 June 2003 at 00:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Elsanor, Alabama, United States

Coordinates

30.5167, -87.6000

Aircraft

Chinook Plus 2 A13-SWB

Registration

UNREG

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Elsanora → Elsanora

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL03LA152

2 people died.

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The aircraft was being flown shortly after performing maintenance of the aircraft. According to witnesses, the aircraft was maneuvering approximately 700 feet AGL (above ground level) when the engine lost power. The pilot began to circle the private grass strip in an attempt to restart the engine. During the circling maneuver the aircraft winged over to the left, pitched down, and collided with trees. Examination of the airframe revealed, all flight controls and flight control surfaces were functional. Examination of the engine revealed, it rotated freely, produced cylinder compression, and valve train continuity. The ignition, fuel, and oil systems were functional. Review of the Federal Aviation Administration records revealed that the aircraft did not have: Exemption No. 3784K, nor did the aircraft did not display the placard " To be used for instruction only". According to the previous owner, the aircraft was sold on April 23, 2003, and that the aircraft needed minor maintenance before flight.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.