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September 1, 1995 · Bristol RV-6 · N694CA

Grants Pass, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grants Pass, OR
Aircraft
Bristol RV-6
Tail Number
N694CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA201

During the initial climb after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a complete loss of engine power, and the pilot made an emergency landing in a nearby field. The pilot completed a successful touchdown, but the aircraft flipped over in high vegetation during the landing roll. No reason for the power loss could be found. The engine was subsequently reinstalled on an aircraft, and according to the owner, the engine is currently in operation and has functioned without problem.

NTSB Probable Cause

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On September 1, 1995, approximately 1430 Pacific daylight time (PDT), an experimental Bristol RV-6, N694CA, nosed-over during an emergency landing near Josephine County Airport, Grants Pass, Oregon. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The local personal pleasure flight, which had just departed Josephine County Airport, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions at the time of the accident. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the FAA inspector who responded to the accident, the aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff, and the pilot attempted an emergency landing in a nearby field. During the landing sequence, the aircraft nosed-over in high vegetation. After the accident, the owner inspected the engine, and reported that he did not find any anomalies or reason for the loss of power. The engine has subsequently been reinstalled on an aircraft, and according to the owner, has operated without problem. As of the date of this report, the NTSB 6120.1/2 has not been received by this office.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportJosephine County Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBristol RV-6
Tail NumberN694CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data