ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296556
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| Date: | Saturday 5 October 2002 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Quad City Challenger II |
| Owner/operator: | Wayne Ross |
| Registration: | UNREG |
| MSN: | 11BZ4 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Porterville, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Porterville Airport, CA (PTV/KPTV) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The unregistered airplane experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff. The noncertificated pilot executed a forced landing in a field, which resulted in the left main landing gear separating when it contacted a tree. The pilot was not aware that the airplane did not comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 103, which specifies the requirements an aircraft must meet to operate as an ultralight vehicle rather than an airplane.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX03LA009
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 07:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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