ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352489
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| Date: | Saturday 2 October 1999 |
| Time: | 08:45 LT |
| Type: | Canard C3A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4526W |
| MSN: | 01 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 638 hours |
| Engine model: | Revmaster 2100D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Henderson, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (L15) |
| (L15) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
About 100 feet above ground level during initial climb, the experimental airplane's engine began vibrating, sputtering, and losing power. The pilot adjusted the mixture and throttle controls, but was unable to regain sufficient rpm to sustain flight. The pilot made a forced landing on rough desert terrain, about 1 mile from the departure airport. During the subsequent engine examination, no evidence of case or cylinder damage was noted. Oil was found on the dipstick, the carburetor was intact, and the throttle control was secure. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was not determined.
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons. A contributing factor was the rough nature of the terrain used for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX00LA001
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Mar-2024 16:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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