# NTSB CHI93DER02: Miller Quickie, N5589N, Glencoe, MN, May 11, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 11, 1993, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Glencoe, MN
- Coordinates: 44.759162, -94.140213 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.7592&lon=-94.1402&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 October 25, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15570
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI93DER02
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15570/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DER02

## Probable cause

THE DISCONNECTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING.

## 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
  - electrical system,electric wiring - improper
  - maintenance - inadequate, manufacturer (contributing factor)
  - ignition system - inoperative (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - terrain condition - wet
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED HE RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER A LOCAL FLIGHT, INTENDING TO PRACTICE A TOUCH AND GO LANDING.  HE REPORTED HE '...LANDED, ROLLED OUT TO MIDWAY OF AIRSTRIP, REAPPLIED POWER AND ROTATED. AT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET THE ENGINE STOPPED.'  THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WET FIELD.  THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING SEPARATED AT ONE OF THE SPLICES.  THE WIRE EXHIBITED NO EVIDENCE OF BEING CRIMPED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5589N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5589N-2013-07-08), registration cancelled 2013-07-08, S/N 388 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MILLER QUICKIE
- Registry model: [Miller Karl F QUICKIE](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-karl-f-quickie) (registry code 05645UP) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Kawasaki ALL MDLS A/B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kawasaki-all-mdls-a-b) (registry code 35500, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 388
- Airframe hours: 29
- Engines: KAWASAKI 440 TA 38 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Miller, Karl F.
- Registered owner: Miller, Karl F.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 57; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 155 total, 29 in this make and model, 100 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 10° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: HCD, 14 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 19930511013329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930511013329A), May 11, 1993: Amtrqk QUICKIE, Glencoe, MN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Nosed over landing. Auto type ignition. Wire fastens used. Connection broke.

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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