N73VPEvans Aircraft VP-1 1992-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Evans Aircraft VP-1 S/N: JL002

Summary

On August 08, 1992, a Evans Aircraft VP-1 (N73VP) was involved in an accident near Friendswood, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE ENGINE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92DRA04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73VP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 8, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92DRA04
Location
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Event ID
20001211X15398
Coordinates
29.510662, -95.190093
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE ENGINE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EVANS AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
JL002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
VP-1 AT5P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
EVANS VP-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUSBAND BRUCE C JR
Address
286 COUNTY RD #911
City
ROYSE CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 75189
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92DRA04