# NTSB CHI82DA121: Rand K.R.1, N2263D, Plymouth, MI, April 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: April 14, 1982, 16:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Plymouth, MI
- Coordinates: 42.370269, -83.460815 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.3703&lon=-83.4608&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 14, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72261
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI82DA121
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72261/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA121

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - fluid,fuel - asymmetrical (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - aircraft parked/standing (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE LEFT UPWIND WING LIFTED AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A PARKED BONANZA, N5587D, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH AN ASYMMETRICAL FUEL LOAD CONSISTING OF 6 TO 8 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK AND NONE IN THE LEFT TANK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2263D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2263D), registered now, S/N 1, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: RAND K.R.1
- Registry model: [Hebron Randall KR-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hebron-randall-kr-1) (registry code 05648T5) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 1
- Airframe hours: 206
- Engines: V.W. 1600 reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Randall C. Hebron
- Registered owner: Randall C. Hebron
- Departed: 1D2, PLYMOUTH, MI
- Destination: 1D2, PLYMOUTH, MI
- Airport: 1D2, Plymouth, runway 18, 2,500 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 843 total, 195 in this make and model, 795 as pilot in command, 43 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 110° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 138 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19820414009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820414009519A), Apr 14, 1982: Amtrrn KR1, Plymouth, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft directional control was lost during takeoff because of imbalance of fuel in wings.

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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