Amateur-built MX SUPER accident near Almont, Michigan, July 14, 1985
On July 14, 1985 at about 6:25 pm local time, a amateur-built MX SUPER (ultralight), registered N23MX, was destroyed in an accident near Almont, Michigan (Almont airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 14, 1985 · about 6:25 pm local time
- Place
- Almont, Michigan · Almont · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built MX SUPER
- Registration
- N23MX · registry record · serial 1002
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WITNESSES REPORTED THE ACFT WAS IN AN INVERTED FLIGHT APRX 60 TO 70 FT AGL BEFORE IT ENTERED A SPLIT 'S' MANEUVER AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATICS IN AN AIRSHOW WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PLT'S AEROBATIC WAIVER HAD EXPIRED ON 7/31/84.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; single-engine sea
- Flight time: 506 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Unknown
- Seat: ctr
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 310 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax R503 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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