ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 292874
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| Date: | Monday 31 October 2005 |
| Time: | 13:20 LT |
| Type: | Lo-n-slo Airsports Inc. Maxair Drifter XP-50 |
| Owner/operator: | Allan Carpenter |
| Registration: | N41094 |
| MSN: | DR-0460 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1353 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 UL |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cobbs Creek, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Saluda, VA (W75) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While maneuvering the airplane at an altitude of 500 feet, the pilot noticed the engine power drop by about 400 rpm. He initiated a left 180-degree turn, and within about 3 seconds, the uncertificated engine lost power completely. The pilot then performed a forced landing to a field, during which, the airplane impacted left wing low, in an "incipient stall" condition. The airplane then bounced and slid about 20 feet, before coming to rest at an angle about 90 degrees from the first impact. Examination of the Rotax engine revealed an inoperable ignition system.
Probable Cause: Failure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC06LA024
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 10:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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