ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284007
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| Date: | Sunday 30 December 2007 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-8 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5093F |
| MSN: | 80900 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 82 hours |
| Engine model: | Mazda 13B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Alexandria, Minnesota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Alexandria Airport, MN (AXN/KAXN) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he conducted a preflight and run-up of the amateur-built experimental airplane, and he reported that it was operating normally. The airplane had climbed to 200 - 300 feet at 90 knots when the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing to the airport property. The airplane landed hard and the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane and engine were inspected but the reason for the loss of power was not determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI08CA057
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 06:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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