# NTSB BFO87LA060: Fleet 16B, N47058, Spencer, WV, July 17, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 16, 1987, 20:00 local (Jul 17, 1987, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Spencer, WV
- Coordinates: 38.800071, -81.350738 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8001&lon=-81.3507&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 October 7, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 11336
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=BFO87LA060
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/11336/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA060

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,primer system - open (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - pressure excessive (contributing factor)
  - fuel system,primer system - unlocked (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 16, THE ENGINE BEGAN MISFIRING. THE PILOT TURNED BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT TO MAKE A LANDING. HE CIRCLED THE AIRPORT AND THEN ATTEMPED TO LAND ON RUNWAY 34. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS OVER THE APPROACH END OFRUNWAY 34, TURNING LEFT FROM BASE TO FINAL AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE RUNWAY, IN A LEFT BANK ATTITUDE, ABOUT 40 FEET PAST THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AND SKIDDED TO A STOP ABOUT 50 FEET OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT DISCLOSED A RICH FUEL MIXTURE CONDITION IN THE CYLINDERS CONNECTED TO THE PRIMERLINES. THE PRIMER CONTROL KNOB WAS FOUND IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N47058](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N47058-2013-05-30), registration cancelled 2013-05-30, S/N 592 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: FLEET 16B
- Registry model: [Fleet Reed S J IV FLEET 16B](https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-reed-s-j-iv-fleet-16b) (registry code 3480508) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 592
- Engines: KINNER R55 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Harry C. Boggs
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 27, 1986, 8 hours before
- Airport: 55I, Slate Run, runway 34, 1,720 × 30 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 3,399 total, 3,262 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Temperature: 81 °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 19870716076579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870716076579A), Jul 16, 1987: Fleet FLEET16B, Spencer, WV, Substantial damage. Partial power loss after takeoff. Stalled on landing. Spark plugs in upper three cylinders fouled. Primer unlocked.

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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