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April 19, 2008 · Haecker Spacewalker · N8071C
Kingsbury, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Kingsbury, TX
Aircraft
Haecker Spacewalker
Tail Number
N8071C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA112
As the private pilot approached the airport, he turned the single-engine airplane away from the airport, in order to land behind another aircraft. As the pilot circled to re-enter base leg to the runway, the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot established a glide and tried to restart the engine. The pilot reported that the engine would turn freely, but did not restart, so he elected to perform a forced landing in a pasture. An examination of the airplane's engine, failed to identify a reason for the loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
As the private pilot approached the airport, he turned the single-engine aircraft way from the airport, in order to land behind another aircraft. As the pilot circled to re-enter base leg to the runway, the aircraft engine lost power. The pilot established a glide and tried to restart the engine. The pilot reported that the engine would turn freely, but did not restart, so he elected to perform a forced landing in a pasture. An examination of the aircraft's engine, failed to identify a reason for the loss of engine power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportOld Kingsbury Aerodrome (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHaecker Spacewalker
Tail NumberN8071C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC