ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 383244
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| Date: | Sunday 26 September 1982 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Saville Hummer FALCON AA-1A |
| Owner/operator: | American Aero Lights Inc. |
| Registration: | N33FN |
| MSN: | AA1A000002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 128 hours |
| Engine model: | CUYUNA 430 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Los Lunas, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Los Lunas, NM (E98) |
| Albuquerque, NM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS FLYING A HOME BUILT, ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT WHICH HAD BEEN ISSUED AN AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 1100 FT AGL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND FLIPPED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SINGLE IGNITION SYSTEM HAD RENDERED IT INOPERATIVE. THE PILOT BELIEVED THAT HIS FIVE-POINT SEAT BELT/SHOULDER HARNESS SYSTEM PREVENTED PERSONAL INJURY DURING THE ACCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW82DA397
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 22:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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