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June 19, 2008 · Uetz Walter Spitfire II · N7530L
Kamiah, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Kamiah, ID
Aircraft
Uetz Walter Spitfire II
Tail Number
N7530L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA154
While on downwind for landing, the experimental airplane, which had nearly a full load of fuel onboard, experienced a total loss of engine power. During his attempt to execute a forced landing in a nearby open hayfield, the pilot allowed the airplane's descent rate to become excessive. The excessive descent rate resulted in a hard landing, during which both wing and fuselage structure were bent and fractured. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
Full Narrative
While on downwind for landing, the experimental airplane, which had nearly a full load of fuel onboard, experienced a total loss of engine power. During his attempt to execute a forced landing in a nearby open hayfield, the pilot allowed the airplane's descent rate to become excessive. The excessive descent rate resulted in a hard landing, during which both wing and fuselage structure were bent and fractured. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportKamiah Municipal (0nm)
Runway32
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftUetz Walter Spitfire II
Tail NumberN7530L
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 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO