Summary
On July 24, 1994, a Aces High CUBY B (N2282Z) was involved in an accident near Waterbury, CT. 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: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
On July 24, 1994, at 0945 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Cuby B, N2282Z, owned and piloted by Joseph Marsilio, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing after takeoff from the Waterbury Airport, Waterbury, Connecticut. The pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight operating under 14 CFR 91.
In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he had departed the southwest runway and was climbing out when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to make a 180 degree turn back to the airport.
According the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the pilot stated to him that the engine failed shortly after lifting off runway 18.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC94LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2282Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On July 24, 1994, at 0945 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Cuby B, N2282Z, owned and piloted by Joseph Marsilio, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing after takeoff from the Waterbury Airport, Waterbury, Connecticut. The pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight operating under 14 CFR 91.
In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he had departed the southwest runway and was climbing out when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to make a 180 degree turn back to the airport.
According the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the pilot stated to him that the engine failed shortly after lifting off runway 18. While the pilot was attempting to make the 180 degree turn, the airplane struck trees southeast of runway 36.
The FAA Inspector conducted a post accident examination of the airplane. In his report he stated, "...The inspection was unable to find any visual sign of a mechanical defect that would have cause the engine to cease operation.
The temperature and dew point conditions at the time of the accident were reviewed. According to the FAA-P-8740-24 Chart, Tips on Winter Flying, the conditions were conducive for moderate icing during cruise power, or serious icing in a powered glide.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC94LA140