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May 20, 1989 · Mccoy BD-5 · N71HM
Farmington, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Farmington, NM
Aircraft
Mccoy BD-5
Tail Number
N71HM
Operator
Mc Coy Hugh M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89DQA01
THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 MDT
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMccoy BD-5
Tail NumberN71HM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMc Coy Hugh M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHonda · EB-3 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:25
Weather SourceWFAC