Summary
On February 25, 1995, a Morrison, Marvin E. RV-4 (N872MM) was involved in an accident near Brighton, CO. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
On February 25, 1995, at 1359 mountain standard time, an experimental RV-4, N872MM, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Brighton, Colorado. The aircraft sustained substantial damage when the landing gear dug in and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for this local area personal flight which was departing Van Aire (CO12), a private airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.
During initial climb following takeoff the engine lost power. During the forced landing, in a freshly plowed field, the landing gear dug in and the aircraft nosed over.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N872MM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On February 25, 1995, at 1359 mountain standard time, an experimental RV-4, N872MM, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Brighton, Colorado. The aircraft sustained substantial damage when the landing gear dug in and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for this local area personal flight which was departing Van Aire (CO12), a private airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.
During initial climb following takeoff the engine lost power. During the forced landing, in a freshly plowed field, the landing gear dug in and the aircraft nosed over.
According to the FAA airworthiness inspector who examined the aircraft, the fuel being used was regular automotive fuel and a fuel analysis was negative for contaminates. The inspector found no evidence to indicate why the engine lost power.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA122