Rogers Kenneth J FLAGLOR SCOOTER N3248Q
30 March 2009 · Griffin, Georgia, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 30 March 2009 at about 17:00 local time, a Rogers Kenneth J FLAGLOR SCOOTER registered N3248Q, operated by Rogers Kenneth J, was involved in an accident near Griffin, Georgia, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. 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 17:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Griffin, Georgia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Beaverbrook Aerodrome (10GA)
- Coordinates
- 33.3250, -84.2983
- Aircraft
- Rogers Kenneth J FLAGLOR SCOOTER
- Registration
- N3248Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Rogers Kenneth J
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Flight Test
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Griffin → Griffin
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ERA09LA222
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and the pilot’s preexisting medical condition.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot was test flying the airplane following adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer and installation of an in-line fuel primer pump. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned to the right to avoid obstacles and lowered the nose to maintain gliding speed. During the forced landing, the airplane collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the engine revealed the automotive-type engine-driven fuel pump failed. The pump actuator spring was broken and fell out when the pump was removed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the pilot had been informed prior to the accident that he was not medically fit to fly because of the loss of part of his left arm. The pilot did not possess a current FAA medical certificate.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 23 Apr 2009 | Cessna A188B | Pinehurst, Georgia, United States | A & C Ag Aviation Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
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| 11 Jun 2009 | Bombardier CL-600-2B1 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Atlantic Southeast Airlines | No injuries | - |