# NTSB CHI99LA134: Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II, N6123P, Fremont, MI, April 26, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 26, 1999, 15:30 local (19:30 UTC) - Place: Fremont, MI - Coordinates: 43.459308, -85.949829 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.4593&lon=-85.9498&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report October 13, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46170 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI99LA134 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46170/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA134 ## Probable cause the seizure of the powerplant. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - powerplant - seized (cause) - engine assembly,piston - scored (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - In flight collision with object, descent - emergency - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area (cause) - object - tree(s) (contributing factor) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis The pilot stated that he taxied the airplane around Peck Lake for a period of three to four minutes then he departed the lake on a westerly heading. The pilot stated that during the initial climb, at an altitude of approximately 120 feet above ground level, the engine seized. The pilot reported that the airplane collided with a top of a tree while maneuvering for an open field. The aircraft impacted the terrain nose first and came to rest in an inverted orientation. During the post accident investigation an engine teardown and inspection were conducted. Inspection of the magneto cylinder and piston revealed scoring along cylinder and piston walls. The piston face, from the magneto cylinder, was distorted in appearance when compared to the power-takeoff piston face. The power-takeoff piston wall and skirt exhibited a blue colored discoloration. Inspection of the pilot's logbooks revealed that the pilot did not possess a single-engine sea rating. ## Factual narrative On April 26, 1999, at 1530 eastern daylight time, a Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II, N6123P, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing, following a loss of power, during initial climb from Peck Lake, near Fremont, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot reported minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and had the intended destination of Fremont Municipal Airport, Fremont, Michigan. According to the pilot's written statement, he taxied the airplane around Peck Lake for a period of three to four minutes then departed the lake on a westerly heading. The pilot stated that during the initial climb, at an altitude of approximately 120 feet above ground level (agl), the engine seized. The pilot reported that the airplane collided with a top of a tree while maneuvering for an open field. The pilot stated that the aircraft impacted the terrain nose first and came to rest in an inverted position. During the post accident investigation an engine teardown and inspection was conducted. Inspection of the magneto cylinder and piston revealed scoring along cylinder and piston walls. The piston face, from the magneto cylinder, was distorted in appearance when compared to the power-takeoff piston face. The power-takeoff piston wall and skirt exhibited a blue colored discoloration. Inspection of the pilot's logbooks revealed that the pilot did not possess a single-engine sea rating. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6123P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6123P-2010-06-14), registration cancelled 2010-06-14, S/N AP2A0043, built 1998 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Dawe ARNET PEREYRA AV II (ARNET PERE) - Registry model: [Dawe Fredrick R ARNET PEREYRA AV II](https://openairdocs.org/model/dawe-fredrick-r-arnet-pereyra-av-ii) (registry code 05605QG) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: AP2A 0043 - Airframe hours: 85 - Engines: Rotax 618 UL DCDI 74 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Fredrick R. Dawe - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Destination: 3FM, MI ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 67; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 524 total, 78 in this make and model, 501 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 36 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: MKG, 20 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 19990426004079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990426004079A), Apr 26, 1999: Amtr AVII, Fremont, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing touch and go landings on peck lake when the acft lost power and struck trees, other circumstances are unknown. (.19) on April 26, 1999, at… From the NTSB's public API. 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