Summary
On April 22, 1993, a Tuttle STAR LITE (N319JR) was involved in an accident near Conroe, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On April 22, 1993, at approximately 1830 central daylight time, during a forced landing near Conroe, Texas, a Tuttle Star Lite, N319JR, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain. Minor injuries were sustained by the private pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.
The pilot reported the information in this paragraph during interviews conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspectors. At approximately 1,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power over unsuitable terrain. The left wing struck a bunker and the airplane cartwheeled, coming to rest inverted.
An on site examination of the airplane conducted by the inspectors confirmed that the engine was seized.
The airplane was released to the owner following the investigation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N319JR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On April 22, 1993, at approximately 1830 central daylight time, during a forced landing near Conroe, Texas, a Tuttle Star Lite, N319JR, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain. Minor injuries were sustained by the private pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.
The pilot reported the information in this paragraph during interviews conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspectors. At approximately 1,500 feet MSL, the engine lost power over unsuitable terrain. The left wing struck a bunker and the airplane cartwheeled, coming to rest inverted.
An on site examination of the airplane conducted by the inspectors confirmed that the engine was seized.
The airplane was released to the owner following the investigation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA136