# NTSB CHI99LA127: Reindl Quickie 2, N22RQ, Olathe, KS, April 11, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 11, 1999, 14:49 local (19:49 UTC) - Place: Olathe, KS - Location: 38.8814° N, 94.8191° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Olathe, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8814&lon=-94.8191&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 22, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46067 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI99LA127 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46067/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA127 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency landing after takeoff - Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - rough/uneven - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) ## Analysis In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot stated that the engine was producing full power at the start of the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that he had reached an altitude of 100 to 200 feet when he realized the airplane's engine was losing power. The pilot stated that during the descent and eventual forced landing, the engine continued to run smooth without any roughness. He said that he believes the loss of power was due to the 'engine-carburetor combination.' A postaccident examination disclosed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies with the fuel system, engine, or airframe ## Factual narrative On April 11, 1999, at 1449 central daylight time, an amateur-built Reindl Quickie 2, N22RQ, was destroyed during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power during take-off from the New Century Aircenter Airport, near Olathe, Kansas. The pilot executed the forced landing to a plowed farm field. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. There was no flight plan on file. The pilot reported no injuries to himself or to his one passenger. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot stated that the engine was producing full power at the start of the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that he had reached an altitude of 100 to 200 feet when he realized that he was losing power. The pilot stated that, during the descent and eventual forced landing, "the engine continued to run smooth without any roughness." The pilot stated that he believes the loss of power was due to the "engine-carburetor combination." At a post accident examination, the engine was found separated from the firewall, the engine was found to have compression, the continuity of the valve train and the accessory drives was confirmed, and no water was found in the fuel system. The carburetor was found separated from the engine and was damaged. The pilot reported that he had obtained fuel prior to the accident flight and fuel was found at the accident scene. No evidence of fuel contamination was found. No pre-existing anomalies were found regarding the airframe, and none were reported by the pilot. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N22RQ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N22RQ-2018-01-12), registration cancelled 2018-01-12, S/N 2118 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: REINDL QUICKIE 2 - Registry model: [Reindl Joseph W QUICKIE 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/reindl-joseph-w-quickie-2) (registry code 05645VB) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Revmaster 2100](https://openairdocs.org/engine/revmaster-2100) (registry code 52550, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 2118 - Airframe hours: 226 - Engines: Revmaster 2100DQ 64 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Nathan M Peck - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, April 8, 1999, 3 hours before - Departed: IXD ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 22; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 839 total, 155 in this make and model, 749 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 15 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: IXD 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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