# NTSB ATL87DEI07: Eipper MX2, N3924L, Newbury, OH, June 28, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: June 28, 1987, 14:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Newbury, OH
- Coordinates: 41.470184, -81.229927 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.4702&lon=-81.2299&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report October 6, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7229
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL87DEI07
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7229/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI07

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - exhaust system,clamp - cracked (cause)
  - engine assembly - overtemperature (cause)
  - engine assembly,piston - binding(mechanical) (cause)
  - maintenance,service of aircraft/equipment - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

THE ULTRALIGHT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN FOR 8 MONTHS. PLT RPTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. FUEL HAD NOT BEEN ADDED SINCE PRIOR OCT. EXAMINATION OF ENG REVEALED CRACKS IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING AND RECENT SCORING OF CYLINDERS. WITNESS RPTED THAT ENG WAS IDLED FOR EXTENDED PERIOD BEFORE TAKE OFF. REAR CLYINDER WAS CARBONED AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CLEAN. ENG WAS OVERHEATED DUE TO CRACKS IN EXHAUST WHICH RESULTED IN SEIZURE OF THE PISTONS DURING FLIGHT. WHEN COOL, THE ENG FREED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3924L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3924L-2013-08-08), registration cancelled 2013-08-08, S/N 1203, built 1983 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: EIPPER MX2
- Registry model: [Franks Michael J QUICKSILVER MX II](https://openairdocs.org/model/franks-michael-j-quicksilver-mx-ii) (registry code 0567592) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Ultralight, amateur-built
- Serial number: 1203
- Airframe hours: 148
- Engines: Bombardier ROTAX GMBH 65 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Richard M. Minke
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, June 24, 1987, 2 hours before
- Departed: NEWBURY, OH

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 62; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 400 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 10 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °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 19870628027179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870628027179A), Jun 28, 1987: Amtr MX2, Newbury, OH, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Stale 2 cycle fuel. Cracked exhaust and poor maintenance are factors. Pilot not current.

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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