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January 20, 2024 · Lockwood AIR CAM · N1230R

Liberty Hill, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Liberty Hill, TX
Aircraft
Lockwood AIR CAM (2015)
Tail Number
N1230R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA096

The pilot and passenger were returning from a personal flight. According to the pilot, while on a final approach to the runway, he reduced power and noticed both engines sustained a total loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing toward the runway and the airplane impacted a berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The fuel tanks were not compromised during impact and contained usable fuel. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. A functional test run of both engines revealed that they achieved full power with no anomalies noted. Data recorded from an on-board device revealed no anomalies to explain the simultaneous loss of engine power. A review of weather conditions at the time of the accident showed that conditions were not conducive to carburetor icing. Thus, based on the available evidence, the cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The reported simultaneous and total loss of engine power to both engines during a power reduction for reasons that could not be determined.

Full Narrative

On January 20, 2024, about 1320 central standard time, a Lockwood Air Cam airplane, N1230R, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Liberty Hill, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot and passenger were returning to Fly Navy Airport, Liberty Hill, Texas (TA60). According to the pilot, while on a final approach to the runway, he reduced power and noticed both engines sustained a total loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing toward the runway and the airplane impacted a berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The fuel tanks were not compromised during impact and contained usable fuel. The airplane was equipped with two Rotax 912 ULS engines. Each engine is supplied with fuel from separate independent fuel tanks and systems. Both engines had an aftermarket Zipper Big Bore kit installed and an aftermarket carburetor heat system that utilized engine coolant routed through a water jacket housing attached between the intake manifolds and carburetors. The carburetor heat system functioned when tested. The carburetor bowls on each engine contained clean fuel consistent with 91 octane ethanol free automotive fuel. Examination of the carburetors revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Multiple postaccident engine test runs were conducted on both engines at various power settings. The test runs did not identify any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The crossover tube between the two intake manifolds was modified on both engines. The inside diameter of the crossover tube was increased by the modification. There were visible fuel stains at the threaded hose connectors; however, the induction system did not leak when tested. A Dynon SV-D1000, capable of recording data, was sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorder Division for data extraction. No anomalies were found within the data to explain the simultaneous loss of power to both engines.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CST
Nearest AirportFLYNAVY (0.5nm NE)
Runway5/23
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLockwood AIR CAM
Tail NumberN1230R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100 | Rotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 10 F
Altimeter30.49 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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