Pilot Debrief

Tetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R near Berkley, MA — 2008-09-07

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Date
2008-09-07
Location
Berkley, MA, USA
Airport
RI07
Aircraft
Tetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R
Registration
N43436
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.

NTSB narrative

The pilot/owner of the amateur-built airplane stated that during a local flight at 1,000 feet above ground level, he experienced a total loss of engine power. He made an emergency landing on a beach and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane was released to the pilot for further examination of the engine. The pilot stated that during the examination of the Rotax 447 engine, he found large amounts of carbon build-up on the rings. Additionally, the cylinder walls were scored. Valve train continuity could not be established due to the carbon build-up. No other mechanical anomalies were noted by the pilot.

NTSB coding

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