# NTSB CHI83LA397: Carter MONNETT-MONI, N3944C, Port Huron, MI, August 28, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 28, 1983, 16:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Port Huron, MI
- Coordinates: 42.970386, -82.419433 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.9704&lon=-82.4194&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12321
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA397
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12321/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA397

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, climb - to cruise
  - ignition system - inoperative (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

WHILE TURNING CROSSWIND AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENG & THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT'S IGNITION SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF THE ENG FAILURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3944C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3944C-1994-04-01), registration cancelled 1994-04-01, S/N 00151 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CARTER MONNETT-MONI (MONNETT-MO)
- Registry model: [Carter Stuart J MONI](https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-stuart-j-moni) (registry code 05659Z9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 151
- Airframe hours: 5
- Engines: KFM 107 25 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Stuart J. Carter
- Last inspection: Unknown, August 23, 1983, 0 hours before
- Airport: PHN, St. Clair International

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 42 total, 5 in this make and model, 22 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °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 19830828048719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830828048719A), Aug 28, 1983: Amtr MONI, Port Huron, MI, Substantial damage. Engine quit turning crosswind after takeoff. Struck trees on forced landing. Engines single magneto had failed.

## Other investigations on N3944C (1)

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.

- [NTSB CHI92DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP03), Aug 15, 1992: Stuart J. Carter Moni (N3944C), Eau Claire, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

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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