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STRCASB Identification: STT003F024 . - 7/8/2003 7:59:43 PM   
visioneer_one



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From: St. Thomas, VIRGIN ISLANDS (USA)
Status: offline 		STRCASB Identification: STT003F024 . The docket is stored on visioneer_one's ancient Powerbook

Accident occurred : Sunday, June 29, 2003 at ST. THOMAS, VI
Aircraft : Great Planes '25% Giles 202'
Engine : OS 1.60 FX
Pilot: "visioneer_one"
Injuries: 2, nonfatal.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

On June 29, at approximately 1100 Atlantic standard time, a Great Planes Giles 202 nonregistered homebuilt airplane, was damaged following impact with terrain in St. Thomas, VI. The private pilot was not injured. The owner/pilot was operating the airplane under Title 14 CFR Part 103. Visual meteorological conditions with winds in excess of 18 knots prevailed for the personal flight that originated from Simón Pierre Field approximately 8 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed.

During the plane's maiden flight, the pilot went to WOT while headed downwind @ approx. 70' AGL. Without warning, the engine flamed out. The pilot declared mayday to Simón Pierre TWR and attempted to perform a deadstick landing, but overestimated the plane's glide slope. The plane struck a grassy patch short of the field, nose-low. Damage was limited to the landing gear assembly and a crushed wheel pant.

Addendum 1 : After retriving he damaged airframe the engine was successfully run using normal starting procedures. No priming was necessary.

Addendum 2 : The engine had been set up the day before by the pilot-mechanic while the plane was at his residence. The main and idle mixture had not been changed from their original settings before the flight at the field. There is an approx. 1,000-foot difference in altitude between the pilot's home and the flying field.

The St. Thomas R/C Association Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
INCORRECT CARBURETOR SETTING
AIRSPEED.. INSUFFICIENT
PROPER GLIDEPATH.. NOT ATTAINED.. PILOT IN COMMAND

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