ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385451
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| Date: | Friday 10 August 2001 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: | Fisher FP-404 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N404DC |
| MSN: | 4180 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 12 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Port Allen, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Omni Field, LA (LA46) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the homebuilt airplane reported that the engine began to run rough while maneuvering at about 1,000 feet above the ground. The engine subsequently lost power and seized. The pilot executed a forced landing to a sugar cane field. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW01LA189
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 18:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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