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May 4, 1993 · Haltom AVID Flyer · N567WH

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Haltom AVID Flyer
Tail Number
N567WH
Operator
Haltom Winfield S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW93LA149

DURING A CLIMBING DEPARTURE AT APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED. THE PILOT ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE AND REGAINED A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO REGAIN FULL ENGINE POWER AND AT 250 FEET AGL, THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN THE PLOWED FIELD, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSPECTOR DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS

NTSB Probable Cause

ENGINE POWER LOSS WITH CAUSE UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN

Full Narrative

On May 4, 1993, at approximately 1430 central daylight time, a Haltom Avid Flyer, N567WH, was destroyed near Houston, Texas, during a forced landing following partial loss of engine power during departure climb. The private pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. An interview conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector with the pilot and the pilot report submitted to the Safety Board revealed the following information. The airplane departed the Andrau Airport, Houston, Texas. During the climb, south of the airport an engine partial power loss occurred. The pilot attempted to regain engine power, however, full power could not be attained. During the emergency approach, glide speed was maintained so the pilot could clear some buildings and land in the field. During the landing roll the "nose wheel hit an ant hill" and the airplane became airborne. As the pilot "regained control" and landed the airplane in the plowed field, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in an inverted position. An examination of the engine by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any engine anomalies that would have contributed to the power loss. The airplane was released to the owner following the investigation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHaltom AVID Flyer
Tail NumberN567WH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHaltom Winfield S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582-UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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