# NTSB ATL82FLT06: Benson B8M, N2311E, Walls, MS, September 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: September 14, 1982, 18:15 local (23:15 UTC)
- Place: Walls, MS
- Location: 34.9256° N, 90.1633° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Walls, MS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9256&lon=-90.1633&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 14, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72950
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82FLT06
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72950/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT06

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb
  - flt control syst,rudder control - disconnected (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE TOOK OFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 100 FT AGL, HE TRIED TO TURN, BUT FOUND HE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. HE THEN REDUCED THE POWER AND CRASH LANDED INTO A SOYBEAN FIELD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE LOWER LEFT CONTROL PUSH ROD ATTACHING BOLT WAS MISSING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2311E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2311E-2013-03-07), registration cancelled 2013-03-07, S/N 32363, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BENSON B8M
- Registry model: [Harkness John BENSEN B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/harkness-john-bensen-b8m) (registry code 13021W7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100](https://openairdocs.org/engine/mcculloch-4318a-e-0-100) (registry code 43101, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Gyroplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 32363
- Airframe hours: 13
- Engines: MCCULLOCH 99 35 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Joan R. Reese
- Registered owner: Joan R. Reese
- Departed: WALLS, MS
- Destination: WALLS, MS
- Airport: Delta Flying Service, runway 18, 2,500 × 35 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 291 total, 6 in this make and model, 6 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 190 °F

## 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 19820914046569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820914046569A), Sep 14, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M, Walls, TN, Substantial damage. Lost control and crashed on takeoff. Found lower left control push rod bolt missing.

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.

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