ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360328
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| Date: | Sunday 12 June 1994 |
| Time: | 10:01 LT |
| Type: | Twibell Richard Dale TINY TWO |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N52535 |
| MSN: | 001RT |
| Total airframe hrs: | 200 hours |
| Engine model: | Volkswagen 1700CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hesperia, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Apple Valley, CA (APV |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on a pleasure flight when he encountered a loss of engine power. He reported hearing two loud noises from the engine. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and he elected to ditch the aircraft into a lake. The aircraft sank in 30 feet of water and has not been recovered.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA252
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 20:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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