Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA08CA016
Location
Cottage Grove, OR
Event ID
20071203X01892
Coordinates
43.799720, -123.028892
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2161Y
Make
DYE
Serial Number
0693434
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
Rans S-12 Airaile
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
RIGBY
State / Zip Code
ID 83442
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that about 7 to 10 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. He restarted the engine; however, it lost power again after 30 seconds. He selected a field and executed a forced landing. The field was rough, and during the landing roll, the nose landing gear dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA016