Krusmark David Homer SEAREY N4031

Summary

On 28 November 2009 at about 17:45 local time, a Krusmark David Homer SEAREY registered N4031, operated by Graf David R, was involved in an accident near St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was slightly damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

28 November 2009 at 17:45

Classification

Accident

Location

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Nearest airport

Lake Elmo Airport (21D)

Coordinates

44.9975, -92.8556

Aircraft

Krusmark David Homer SEAREY

Registration

N4031

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Graf David R

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

St. Paul → St. Paul

Aircraft damage

Minor

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN10LA064

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.

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

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During takeoff, the engine never reached full power. While about 18 feet above the runway, the pilot attempted to land. During the attempt, the pilot initiated a steep bank turn in order to avoid an airport perimeter fence. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was test run with a slave propeller and the engine developed normal power and RPM. The reason for the loss of partial engine power during takeoff could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.