Golden Circle Tierra I
Jensen, UT — October 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA084 |
| Event ID | 20091215X14941 |
| Location | Jensen, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.37222, -109.33444 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Golden Circle |
| Model | Tierra I |
| 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
A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
In a telephone interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the non-certificated pilot reported that while descending to land the engine failed to respond to throttle input and lost power. The pilot landed short and nosed over in shallow water during an attempt to land on a sandbar. The inspector reported that the tubular wing support structure and left wing sustained substantial damage. When asked by the inspector what might have caused the engine to fail, the pilot responded, "I think I loaded it up when I added power and the engine quit." The inspector stated that attempts to meet with the pilot to discuss the accident further were unsuccessful. The pilot failed to submit a NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested.
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.