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April 22, 1993 · Tuttle STAR LITE · N319JR

Conroe, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Conroe, TX
Aircraft
Tuttle STAR LITE
Tail Number
N319JR
Operator
Carson Robert W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW93LA136

AT APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET MSL THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING TO A GOLF COURSE ACTIVE WITH GOLFERS. THE LEFT WING HIT THE TOP OF A BUNKER AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED, COMING TO REST INVERTED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSPECTORS INDICATED THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED

NTSB Probable Cause

A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING

Full Narrative

On April 22, 1993, at approximately 1830 central daylight time, during a forced landing near Conroe, Texas, a Tuttle Star Lite, N319JR, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain. Minor injuries were sustained by the private pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. The pilot reported the information in this paragraph during interviews conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspectors. At approximately 1,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power over unsuitable terrain. The left wing struck a bunker and the airplane cartwheeled, coming to rest inverted. An on site examination of the airplane conducted by the inspectors confirmed that the engine was seized. The airplane was released to the owner following the investigation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTuttle STAR LITE
Tail NumberN319JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCarson Robert W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 447 · Reciprocating · 40
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:20
Weather SourceWFAC

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