Summary
On July 08, 1993, a Hoopes HUMMELBIRD (N2227S) was involved in an incident near Salt Lake City, UT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT.
On July 7, 1993 at 2015 hours mountain daylight time, a home built Hummelbird, N2227S, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Salt Lake City, Utah. The pilot initiated a forced landing in an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with the terrain. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated private pilot was not injured.
The pilot reported that at an altitude of 5,600 feet, he pulled the power back for cruise flight. At this time, he heard a loud bang and the airplane began to vibrate.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2227S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 7, 1993 at 2015 hours mountain daylight time, a home built Hummelbird, N2227S, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Salt Lake City, Utah. The pilot initiated a forced landing in an open field. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with the terrain. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated private pilot was not injured.
The pilot reported that at an altitude of 5,600 feet, he pulled the power back for cruise flight. At this time, he heard a loud bang and the airplane began to vibrate. The pilot shut the engine down and initiated a forced landing to an open field.
The pilot reported that a Mosler Motors MMCB, reciprocating, 35 horsepower engine is installed in the airplane. Further examination revealed that the crankshaft broke in the web between the number one and number two connecting rod journals.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA150