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4. 02:36 PM - Re: Re: windows & fiberglass (Dave Saylor)
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Alex is very good to deal with:
Aviation Tech Products
2911 N. Mockingbird Ln
Midlothian, TX 76065
972-775-1896
aviationtechproducts.com
Oil cooler is about $400 - with the discount from deleting it from Vans FWF order
it will cost you about $100 - well worth it.
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| Subject: | First formal report on RV 10 explosion |
Here is a tragedy... though we must note that its a tragedy that could
have been FAR worse. The loss of a carefully crafted Experimental,
especially a really prized airframe like the RV-10, is tragic, but the
fact that everyone escaped unharmed (pretty much) is a blessing.
NTSB Identification: ERA10LA256
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Friday, May 07, 2010 in Ridgeland, SC
Aircraft: SWEZEY T/MOLNAR D VANS RV-10, registration: N110TD
Injuries: 2 Serious.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain
errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final
report has been completed.
On May 7, 2010, about 1511 eastern daylight time, an experimental
amateur-built Vans RV-10, N110TD, was destroyed during an explosion
after landing at Ridgeland Airport (3J1), Ridgeland, South Carolina.
The certificated private pilot and passenger were seriously injured.
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was
filed for the personal flight, which was conducted under the
provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to the pilot, earlier in the day he fueled the airplane with
automotive fuel which contained 10 percent alcohol, flew to Athens/Ben
Epps Airport (AHN), Athens, GA, picked up his passenger and then
departed from AHN about 1400. The flight was flown at an altitude of
9,500 feet above mean sea level and everything "seemed normal." While
the airplane was on short final, "about 200 feet from the runway," he
had a "brief whiff" of an odor similar to "a gas smell." Upon landing
the passenger asked if they should open the door and the pilot stated
"wait [un]til we clear the runway." The airplane back taxied on the
runway a short distance and exited the runway on the taxiway adjacent
to the ramp area. As the airplane exited the runway an explosion
caused the windows and door to be blown out. He stated that it was
similar to a "vapor fire" in that there was an intense flash of heat
and fire; however, it did not last long. The occupants exited the
airplane. The pilot returned to the airplane, utilized the on board
hand held fire extinguisher, and extinguished the fire on the floor of
the cabin. As he was walking away from the airplane towards his
passenger, the airplane "exploded" a second time and was engulfed in
flames within moments. The pilot normally "raises the flaps after
clearing the runway;" however, could not recall if he had raised the
flaps just prior to the first explosion.
RV-10 File Photo
According to the co-owner of the airplane it had been inspected on
January 2, 2010 and the "tunnel" for the fuel line was inspected and
free of debris. He stated that normally they use "93 octane auto
fuel;" however, they can use 100 LL aviation fuel. He further stated
that he had flown the airplane about 2 or 3 weeks prior and did not
detect any odors.
Examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
aviation safety inspectors revealed that the airplane was completely
consumed by fire. Only a small portion of the tail section, and the
engine area forward of the firewall had not been consumed by fire.
The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane
single-engine land and a repair man experimental aircraft builder
certificate with inspection certificate for the accident airplane. The
pilot's most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued in
April 2009. During a phone interview with the NTSB investigator in
charge the pilot reported approximately 300 total hours of flight
experience and approximately 135 total hours of flight experience in
the accident airplane. He further reported that his logbook was in the
airplane at the time of the accident.
According to FAA records, the airplane was manufactured and issued a
special airworthiness certificate in 2008. The airplane was equipped
with a Chevrolet 2006 LS-2 engine and a Vesta 3B78 propeller. The
pilot reported to the NTSB that during the accident flight the
airplane had just gone over 150 total hours time in service.
The 1456 recorded weather at Beaufort Marine Corp Air Station (NBC),
Beaufort, South Carolina located 14 nautical miles to the east of the
accident location included winds from 140 degrees at 5 knots,
visibility 7 miles, few clouds at 6,000 feet above ground level,
temperature 32 degrees C, dew point 16 degrees C, and the altimeter
setting was 29.98 inches of mercury.
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| Subject: | Re: First formal report on RV 10 explosion |
What an awful scenario! Sincerely hope they recover.
Sent from my iPad
On May 31, 2010, at 10:17 AM, Miller John <gengrumpy@aol.com> wrote:
> Here is a tragedy... though we must note that its a tragedy that could
have been FAR worse. The loss of a carefully crafted Experimental,
especially a really prized airframe like the RV-10, is tragic, but the
fact that everyone escaped unharmed (pretty much) is a blessing.
>
> NTSB Identification: ERA10LA256
> 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
> Accident occurred Friday, May 07, 2010 in Ridgeland, SC
> Aircraft: SWEZEY T/MOLNAR D VANS RV-10, registration: N110TD
> Injuries: 2 Serious.
>
> This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain
errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final
report has been completed.
>
> On May 7, 2010, about 1511 eastern daylight time, an experimental
amateur-built Vans RV-10, N110TD, was destroyed during an explosion
after landing at Ridgeland Airport (3J1), Ridgeland, South Carolina. The
certificated private pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Visual
meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for
the personal flight, which was conducted under the provisions of Title
14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
>
> According to the pilot, earlier in the day he fueled the airplane with
automotive fuel which contained 10 percent alcohol, flew to Athens/Ben
Epps Airport (AHN), Athens, GA, picked up his passenger and then
departed from AHN about 1400. The flight was flown at an altitude of
9,500 feet above mean sea level and everything "seemed normal." While
the airplane was on short final, "about 200 feet from the runway," he
had a "brief whiff" of an odor similar to "a gas smell." Upon landing
the passenger asked if they should open the door and the pilot stated
"wait [un]til we clear the runway." The airplane back taxied on the
runway a short distance and exited the runway on the taxiway adjacent to
the ramp area. As the airplane exited the runway an explosion caused the
windows and door to be blown out. He stated that it was similar to a
"vapor fire" in that there was an intense flash of heat and fire;
however, it did not last long. The occupants exited the airplane. The
pilot returned to the airplane, utilized the on board hand held fire
extinguisher, and extinguished the fire on the floor of the cabin. As he
was walking away from the airplane towards his passenger, the airplane
"exploded" a second time and was engulfed in flames within moments. The
pilot normally "raises the flaps after clearing the runway;" however,
could not recall if he had raised the flaps just prior to the first
explosion.
>
> <vans-rv10firstflight-0503b_tn.jpg>
>
> RV-10 File Photo
>
> According to the co-owner of the airplane it had been inspected on
January 2, 2010 and the "tunnel" for the fuel line was inspected and
free of debris. He stated that normally they use "93 octane auto fuel;"
however, they can use 100 LL aviation fuel. He further stated that he
had flown the airplane about 2 or 3 weeks prior and did not detect any
odors.
>
> Examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
aviation safety inspectors revealed that the airplane was completely
consumed by fire. Only a small portion of the tail section, and the
engine area forward of the firewall had not been consumed by fire.
>
> The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane
single-engine land and a repair man experimental aircraft builder
certificate with inspection certificate for the accident airplane. The
pilot's most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued in
April 2009. During a phone interview with the NTSB investigator in
charge the pilot reported approximately 300 total hours of flight
experience and approximately 135 total hours of flight experience in the
accident airplane. He further reported that his logbook was in the
airplane at the time of the accident.
>
> According to FAA records, the airplane was manufactured and issued a
special airworthiness certificate in 2008. The airplane was equipped
with a Chevrolet 2006 LS-2 engine and a Vesta 3B78 propeller. The pilot
reported to the NTSB that during the accident flight the airplane had
just gone over 150 total hours time in service.
>
> <RV10-3View-0510a_tn.gif>
>
> The 1456 recorded weather at Beaufort Marine Corp Air Station (NBC),
Beaufort, South Carolina located 14 nautical miles to the east of the
accident location included winds from 140 degrees at 5 knots, visibility
7 miles, few clouds at 6,000 feet above ground level, temperature 32
degrees C, dew point 16 degrees C, and the altimeter setting was 29.98
inches of mercury.
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| Subject: | Re: windows & fiberglass |
>I'm assuming two layers of glass would be sufficient.<
Definitely. One layer of 7781 (very common cloth) should be enough.
Dave
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