# Accident 20031013025579A: Amtr RV7A, Augusta, MO, October 13, 2003

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: October 13, 2003, 10:28 local time
- Place: Augusta, MO
- Damage: Minor damage
- Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 38.5728° N, 90.8814° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.5728&lon=-90.8814&mi=10
- Aircraft: N707DD, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707DD) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Domeier David VANS RV-7A (registry code 056146Z, https://openairdocs.org/model/domeier-david-vans-rv-7a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Subaru ALL MDLS A/B (registry code 59050, https://openairdocs.org/engine/subaru-all-mdls-a-b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AMTR RV7A
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 1,700 total, 89 in this make and model, 89 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB CHI04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA011) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031013025579A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED SUS AT 10:15 AM ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT LOST ENGINE POWER AT 10:28 AM AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD NEAR AUGUSTA MO. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT THE AIRCRAFT NOSE GEAR TOUCHED THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK. (-23 AMENDMENT) FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ENGINE SUPER CHARGER BELT CAME OFF AND WENT INTO THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT. BOTH BELTS DAMAGED THE PLASTIC TIMING BELT COVER ALLOWING PART OF THE BELTS TO JAM THE TIMING BELT DRIVE GEAR TO THE CAMS; THIS ALTERED THE ENGINE TIMING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS THE SUPER CHARGER BELT DRIVE ALIGNMENT.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA011), Oct 13, 2003: Domeier RV-7A (N707DD), Augusta, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain…

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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