- Date
- June 12, 1982, 14:45 local (19:45 UTC)
- Place
- Pulaski, WI
- Injuries
- 1 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Phase of flight
- Takeoff
- Aircraft
- N9011Volmer Sportsman
- Weather
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Status
- Completed · report June 12, 1983
- Report
- Approved by Office Director
- FAA report
- 19820612022139A
- Case key
- 72322
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Sequence of events
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Analysis
On his first flight of the aircraft during this calendar year, the pilot aborted his takeoff. On the second attempt he started to abort but the engine surged and the aircraft became airborne. He stated that he continued to have a problem with the engine and attempted to return to the airport. When it became apparent that he could not reach the airport he selected a small field. The aircraft settled into the trees prior to reaching the field. The fuel tanks ruptured and the aircraft caught fire. Determination of the engine problem could not be made due to extensive fire damage.
Aircraft
- Registration
- N9011
- Reported as
- Volmer Sportsman
- Category
- Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number
- 1
- Airframe hours
- 113
- Engine
- Lycoming O-290-D, 125 horsepower, reciprocating
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Fire
- On-Ground
- Flight
- Personal · Part 91
- Operator
- John Brzezinski
- Registered owner
- John Brzezinski
- Departed
- 92C · Pulaski, WI
- Destination
- 92C · Pulaski, WI
- Airport
- 92C · Carter, runway 21, 1,700 × 80 ft, grass/turf
Flight crew
As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.
- Role
- Pilot
- Age
- 32
- Certificate
- Private
- Airplane ratings
- Single-engine land
- Medical
- Class 3, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
- Flight hours
- 425 total · 42 in this make and model · 392 as pilot in command · 9 in the last 90 days
Weather
- Conditions
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Wind
- 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility
- 15 statute miles
- Temperature
- 163 °F
- Altimeter
- 29.00 inHg
FAA reports on this event · 1
The FAA’s own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date.