N904DB

Substantial
None

BLACK DONALD COZY IIIS/N: 64

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 29, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA496
Location
Los Lunas, NM
Event ID
20120731X40012
Coordinates
34.759723, -106.745277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BLACK DONALD
Serial Number
64
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
COZY IIINM5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
COZY III

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLACK DONALD G
Address
63 OTERO RD
City
LOS LUNAS
State / Zip Code
NM 87031-5708
Country
United States

Analysis

While taxiing after landing, the engine lost power and the pilot turned the airplane off the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed smoke at the rear of the airplane near the engine. The pilot attempted to extinguish the fire; however, his efforts were unsuccessful and the airplane was consumed by the fire. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 4.9 flight hours. Post accident examination of the airplane showed loose B-nuts on two fuel lines and one oil line. An oil streak was noted on the runway surface and no oil was found in the engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA496