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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Amtr GLASAIR · Stow, MA · September 6, 2002

Date: September 6, 2002 · 14:30 local
Place: Stow, MA
Airport: Minute Man Airfield Airport
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N7223R
NTSB investigation: NTSBIAD02LA092
Reported as: Amtr Glasair

N7223RRegistered now · Goff Larry GLASAIRS/N 2052 · Built 1997 Airframe modelGoff Larry GLASAIR Engine modelLycoming I0360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) Pilot error. Mr. Albright failed to operate the verier throttle control in an appropriate manner to retard engine RPM quickly. He was unaware of the proper throttle technique for vernier controls.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) PILOT ERROR. MR. ALBRIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE THE VERIER THROTTLE CONTROL IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER TO RETARD ENGINE RPM QUICKLY. HE WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROPER THROTTLE TECHNIQUE FOR VERNIER CONTROLS.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB IAD02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStow, MAThe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.Sep 6, 2002 · Substantial damage