Summary
On March 23, 1994, a Randolph Flagg BOREDOM FIGHTER (N1932F) was involved in an accident near Norridgewock, ME. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
On March 23, 1994, about 1750 eastern standard time, an Experimental, 1940 Bordom Fighter, N1932F, piloted by Mr. Randolph Flagg, collided with a tree during a forced landing while in the traffic pattern at Central Maine Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. The Student Pilot was seriously injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91.
The airplane was observed entering the downwind for runway 33, and at mid-field the pilot radioed the UNICOM that the airplane's engine was losing power. The pilot turned the airplane toward the runway, but over shot the runway's centerline.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC94LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1932F.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 23, 1994, about 1750 eastern standard time, an Experimental, 1940 Bordom Fighter, N1932F, piloted by Mr. Randolph Flagg, collided with a tree during a forced landing while in the traffic pattern at Central Maine Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. The Student Pilot was seriously injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91.
The airplane was observed entering the downwind for runway 33, and at mid-field the pilot radioed the UNICOM that the airplane's engine was losing power. The pilot turned the airplane toward the runway, but over shot the runway's centerline. The pilot attempted to align the airplane with the runway, and struck a tree short of the runway.
According to FAA Inspector, Gary Readio, "Witness stated that the aircraft engine appeared to have quit altogether, but then would sporadically 'power up' and run in short bursts." Mr. Readio wrote:
"It appeared that the pilot should have been able to make a normal power off landing from his position...the next anyone saw the aircraft, it was to the east [of] the centerline, descending towards trees."
Examination of the engine did not reveal any discrepancies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC94LA072