Bernie Stolzman and N486M

This photo was taken at Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha, WI sometime in the Spring of 1968. The Mite had an electrical system, note the navigation and landing lights. The Continental engine had 65HP internals and jugs on an 85HP case. That afforded an electric starter. The Mite was hangared at Timmerman Airport in Milwaukee, WI.

The aircraft was purchased while I was still a "Student Pilot" to build retractible gear time. While living in Milwaukee, my business interests were located in the southwestern states. Faster transportation not tied to commercially available transport was desired. That need led to the acquisition of a Mk20B.

The Mite was a pleasure to fly! I was sorry to learn a later owner ran out of airspeed on final while performing touch and goes.

(From our Accidents Page)

Event occurred Sunday, May 14, 1972 in LEES SUMMIT, MO
Aircraft: MOONEY M18C, registration: N486M
Injuries: minor
 
Private Pilot, age 27, 109 total hours, 53 hours in type, not instrument rated.
Time - 16:00
Damage - Substantial
Name of airport: McComas
Departure point: Lees Summit, MO
Intended destination: Local
Type of Accident: Stall
Phase of Operation: Landing final approach
Probable Cause: Pilot in command failed to maintain flying speed. Pilot's last flight was in March, 1972. Made four touch and go landings before accident.

Does anyone know where this airplane is now?

2010-02-15