# NTSB ATL05CA130: Jabiru SK0007, N30SP, Aiken, SC, July 13, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 13, 2005, 09:30 local (13:30 UTC) - Place: Aiken, SC - Coordinates: 33.556397, -81.719537 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.5564&lon=-81.7195&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report June 28, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: South Carolina FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 62113 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL05CA130 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62113/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA130 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, climb - reason for occurrence undetermined - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - In flight collision with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis During the takeoff phase of the repositioning flight, the pilot reported that the engine began to vibrate violently and lost power. The pilot selected a nearby field for a forced landing. After the airplane touched down, and after the pilot exited the airplane, it burst into flames. Post accident examination revealed the airplane was made of composite materials, and was damaged by post crash fire. The engine of the airplane was heavily fire damaged. One valve cover was punctured and partially melted. The pistons and piston rods were still attached to the crankshaft with no abnormalities. Traces of oil were found throughout the engine and in the oil pan. The engine system appeared to be well lubricated. ## Factual narrative On July 13, 2005, at 0930 eastern daylight time, an experimental Jabiru SK, N30SP, owed and operated by a private pilot, collided with the ground and burst into flames near Aiken, South Carolina. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 141 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The experimental airplane was substantially damaged, and the pilot was not injured. The flight departed from Twin Lakes Airport, Graniteville, South Carolina, on July 13, 2005 at 0925. During the takeoff phase of the repositioning flight, the pilot reported that the engine began to vibrate violently and lost power. The pilot selected a nearby field for a forced landing. After the airplane touched down, and after the pilot exited the airplane, it burst into flames. Post accident examination revealed the airplane was made of composite materials, and was damaged by post crash fire. The engine was heavily fire damaged. One valve cover was punctured, and partially melted. The pistons and piston rods were still attached to the camshaft with no abnormalities. Traces of oil were found throughout the engine and in the oil pan. The engine system appeared to be well lubricated. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N30SP](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N30SP-2015-05-13), registration cancelled 2015-05-13, S/N SK0007, built 1995 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Jabiru Aircraft SK0007 - Registry model: [Sport Plane Sales JABIRU SK](https://openairdocs.org/model/sport-plane-sales-jabiru-sk) (registry code 05602CU) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: SK0007 - Airframe hours: 50 - Engines: Jabiru 2200 80 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Peter J Tremblay - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 2005 - Departed: S17, Aiken, SC - Destination: Aiken, SC - Airport: S17, Twin Lakes Airport, runway 24, 5,000 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 1, 2004; seat: left; flight hours: 2,500 total, 150 in this make and model, 2,500 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 8 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 73 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: DNL, 17 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20050713015019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050713015019A), Jul 13, 2005: Amtr JABIRUSK, Graniteville, SC, Destroyed. (-23) On July 13, 2005, at approximately 09:30 eastern daylight saving time, an experimental amateur-built, sport plane sales, jabiru sk, N30SP, made a forced… From the NTSB's public API. 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