Sid Champion JURCA MJ-5 N9772N

Summary

On 5 December 1998 at about 20:40 local time, a Sid Champion JURCA MJ-5 registered N9772N was involved in an accident near Madison, Mississippi, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 December 1998 at 20:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Madison, Mississippi, United States

Nearest airport

Bruce Campbell Field (MBO)

Coordinates

32.4502, -90.0997

Aircraft

Sid Champion JURCA MJ-5

Registration

N9772N

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Raymond

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL99LA028

2 people had minor injuries.

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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During the first attempted takeoff, the pilot experienced a rough engine condition and he elected to abort the takeoff. After several minutes of additional engine runup, the pilot attempted a second takeoff. During the second takeoff attempt, the engine developed normal power and the initial climbout was routine. As the airplane accelerated past the departure end of the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing still losing power. The pilot selected an emergency landing area for a forced landing. As the pilot maneuvered for the emergency landing, the airplane collided with trees 300 yards east of the runway, and landed in an upright position. Examination of the accident site disclosed that fuel was recovered from the fuel system. The examination of the fuel system and the engine failed to disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure. The carburetor heat lever was in cold position. Reviews of the existing weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.