Summary
On October 29, 2005, a Colson/goodbread Rans S-12 (N62078) was involved in an accident near Flushing, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62078.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA024