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August 11, 1996 · Aero Commander S2R · N8992Q

Hatch, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hatch, NM
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Tail Number
N8992Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA346

The FAA inspector reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power and the pilot executed a forced landing on a river levee. During the landing roll out, the right wing impacted a pole resulting in structural damage to the wing and flap. There were no reported eyewitnesses to the accident. The pilot did not possess a Part 137 certificate for aerial application. The pilot did not return any of the several NTSB accident report forms that were sent to his last known address. Several telephone messages left for the pilot were unanswered and his current telephone number is unlisted.

NTSB Probable Cause

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 1996, at an unknown mountain daylight time, an Aero Commander S2R, N8992Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Hatch, New Mexico. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The aerial application airplane was being operated by the owner, under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from the Hatch Municipal Airport at an unknown time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the non-certificated aerial application flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The FAA inspector reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power and the pilot executed a forced landing on a river levee. During the landing roll out, the right wing impacted a pole resulting in structural damage to the wing and flap. There were no reported eyewitnesses to the accident. A review of the FAA files revealed that at the time of the accident the pilot's flight physical had expired. Furthermore, the pilot did not possess a Part 137 certificate for aerial application. The pilot did not return any of the several NTSB 6120.1/2 Forms that were sent to his last known address. Several telephone messages left for the pilot were unanswered and his current telephone number is unlisted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander S2R
Tail NumberN8992Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data