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July 12, 2008 · Wright Avid Flyer MK IV · N583AF
Lake Jackson, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Jackson, TX
Aircraft
Wright Avid Flyer MK IV
Tail Number
N583AF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA184
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,300 feet, the engine started to lose power and "created a rattling sound". The pilot tried to return to his departure airfield but was unable; and elected to perform a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing the aircraft's nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to stop against a fence post. An inspection of the engine by the aircraft owner revealed that one of the connecting rods had failed.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Not specified
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,300 feet, the engine started to lose power and "created a rattling sound". The pilot tried to return to his departure airfield but was unable; and elected to perform a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing the aircraft's nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to stop against a fence post. An inspection of the engine by the aircraft owner revealed that one of the connecting rods had failed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWright Avid Flyer MK IV
Tail NumberN583AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC