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July 28, 1991 · Fink Charles H FIN-1 · N1033Y
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Fink Charles H FIN-1
Tail Number
N1033Y
Operator
Fink Charles H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN91LA105
WHILE CONDUCTING A VISUAL APPROACH, THE PILOT WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM A SPACING TURN DUE TO OTHER TRAFFIC. WHEN HE ADDED POWER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND WHICH NECESSITATED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD WHICH WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN.
NTSB Probable Cause
A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM ACHIEVING SUFFICIENT POWER TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS: THE ROUGH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING A VISUAL APPROACH, THE PILOT WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM A SPACING TURN DUE TO OTHER TRAFFIC. WHEN HE ADDED POWER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND WHICH NECESSITATED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD WHICH WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:52 MDT
Nearest AirportCORONADO (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFink Charles H FIN-1
Tail NumberN1033Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFink Charles H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1600CC · Reciprocating · 55
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT