# NTSB ATL99LA028: Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5, N9772N, Madison, MS, December 5, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 5, 1998, 14:40 local (20:40 UTC) - Place: Madison, MS - Coordinates: 32.450202, -90.099723 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.4502&lon=-90.0997&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report February 16, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 45404 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL99LA028 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/45404/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028 ## Probable cause A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor) - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - In flight collision with object, descent - emergency - object - tree(s) ## Analysis During the first attempted takeoff, the pilot experienced a rough engine condition and he elected to abort the takeoff. After several minutes of additional engine runup, the pilot attempted a second takeoff. During the second takeoff attempt, the engine developed normal power and the initial climbout was routine. As the airplane accelerated past the departure end of the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing still losing power. The pilot selected an emergency landing area for a forced landing. As the pilot maneuvered for the emergency landing, the airplane collided with trees 300 yards east of the runway, and landed in an upright position. Examination of the accident site disclosed that fuel was recovered from the fuel system. The examination of the fuel system and the engine failed to disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure. The carburetor heat lever was in cold position. Reviews of the existing weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. ## Factual narrative On December 5, 1998, at 1440 central standard time, a Sid Champion, Jurca MJ-5, N9772N, collided with trees during an emergency landing near Madison County Airport in Madison, Mississippi. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident with no flight plan filed. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage, and the private pilot and his passenger received minor injuries. The personal flight departed from Bruce Campbell Field in Madison, Mississippi at 1430. The pilot reported that they were departing Bruce Campbell Field on runway 17 and they were enroute to Raymond Airport. During the first attempted takeoff, the pilot experienced a rough engine condition and he elected to abort the takeoff. After several minutes of additional engine runup, the pilot attempted a second takeoff. During the second takeoff attempt, the engine developed normal power and the initial climbout was routine. As the airplane accelerated past the departure end of the runway, the engine lost power. Still losing engine power, the pilot initially elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing. The pilot subsequently selected another emergency landing area, off-airport, for a forced landing. As the pilot maneuvered for the forced landing, the airplane collided with trees 300 yards east of the runway; the airplane landed in an upright position. Examination of the accident site disclosed that fuel was recovered from the fuel system. The examination of the fuel system and the engine failed to disclose any mechanical malfunction or component failure. The carburetor heat lever was in cold position. Reviews of the existing weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9772N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9772N-2007-08-10), registration cancelled 2007-08-10, S/N 175, built 1989 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Sid Champion JURCA MJ-5 - Registry model: [Champion Sid S JR JURCA MJ5](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-sid-s-jr-jurca-mj5) (registry code 05612LC) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 175 - Airframe hours: 363 - Engines: Lycoming O-290-D2 135 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Sid S. Champion - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: MBO, MS - Destination: M16, RAYMOND, MS - Airport: MBO, Bruce Campbell Field, runway 17, 4,444 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 70; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 646 total, 347 in this make and model, 600 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 35 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 59 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: JAN, 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 19981205032819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981205032819A), Dec 5, 1998: Amtr JURCASIROCCO, Madison, MS, Substantial damage. Acft took off with full power then lost power during a left turn and crashed. (From .4) during the first attempted takeoff, the pilot experienced a rough… From the NTSB's public API. 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