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October 31, 2007 · Dye Rans S-12 Airaile · N2161Y
Cottage Grove, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cottage Grove, OR
Aircraft
Dye Rans S-12 Airaile
Tail Number
N2161Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA016
The pilot reported that about 7 to 10 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. He restarted the engine; however, it lost power again after 30 seconds. He selected a field and executed a forced landing. The field was rough, and during the landing roll, the nose landing gear dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 7 to 10 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. He restarted the engine; however, it lost power again after 30 seconds. He selected a field and executed a forced landing. The field was rough, and during the landing roll, the nose landing gear dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCottage Grove State (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftDye Rans S-12 Airaile
Tail NumberN2161Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO