# NTSB CHI84LA036: Jordan Acey Deucy, N597HJ, Chesaning, MI, November 3, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 3, 1983, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Chesaning, MI
- Coordinates: 43.179653, -84.110466 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.1797&lon=-84.1105&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12490
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA036
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12490/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA036

## 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, takeoff - initial climb
  - ignition system - inadequate (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Main gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,main gear attachment - previous damage (cause)
  - landing gear,main gear attachment - inadequate (cause)
  - landing gear,main gear attachment - failure,total

## Analysis

THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE HOMEBUILT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT DUE TO INADEQUATE GROUNDING. THE PLT RETURNED TO THE FIELD & MADE A SMOOTH LANDING. AT THE END OF THE ROLL OUT THE ANCHOR PLATE FOR THE LANDING GEAR TRUSS FAILED CAUSING THE LEFT GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THE PLT STATED THAT THE 3/4 INCH X 0.049, 4130 SQUARE TUBING USED FOR THE ANCHOR PLATE WAS TOO LIGHT TO CARRY THE ACFT LOADING & THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY CRACKED FROM HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N597HJ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N597HJ-2001-04-09), registration cancelled 2001-04-09, S/N AD-215 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: JORDAN ACEY DEUCY
- Registry model: [Jordan Henry J ACEY DEUCY P70](https://openairdocs.org/model/jordan-henry-j-acey-deucy-p70) (registry code 05650G9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: AD-215
- Airframe hours: 1
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290 140 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: J. Henry Jordan
- Airport: 50G, Chesaning, runway 36, 2,360 × 300 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 200 total, 157 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 36 °F, dew point 19 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MBS, 22 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 19831103056479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831103056479A), Nov 3, 1983: Amtrpw ACEYDEUCY, Chesaning, MI, Substantial damage. Engine stoppage from the ignition switch grounded, due to inadequate grounding cable. Crashed during emergency land

## Other investigations on N597HJ (2)

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 CHI99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA021), Oct 30, 1998: Jordan Acey Deucy P70 (N597HJ), Ava, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
- [NTSB CHI84LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA281), Jul 5, 1984: Jordan Henry J Acey Deucy P70 (N597HJ), Holly, MI, substantial damage

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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