SHULTZ JEFFREY D SONEX
Mena, AR — June 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA391 |
| Event ID | 20090626X20332 |
| Location | Mena, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.53722, -94.22861 |
| Airport | Mena Intermountain Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SHULTZ JEFFREY D |
| Model | SONEX |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The private pilot established a descent from a cruise altitude of 8500 feet for approach to refuel on his second leg of a cross-country flight. At an altitude of about 5000 feet the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to restore power by adjusting the throttle, mixture, and magnetos. The engine quit completely. The pilot then attempted a restart and was unsuccessful. A forced landing was made to an open field between two rows of houses. During the landing roll the airplane wings hit a stop sign and several trees and sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene, the engine had compression, turned over by hand, and showed no outward signs of failure. No reason could be determined for the engine failure.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.