WEDDINGTON DOUBLE EAGLE
Temple, TX — October 16, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Temple, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.19361, -97.40722 |
| Airport | Charping |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA028 |
| Event ID | 20101020X03848 |
Aircraft
| Make | WEDDINGTON |
| Model | DOUBLE EAGLE |
| Registration # | N132BE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot had completed a touch-and-go maneuver in the single-engine, amateur-built airplane, when the converted automobile engine began to lose power. The pilot attempted to make it around the landing pattern; however, a short time later the engine lost complete power, resulting in the pilot performing an off airport landing to a plowed field. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The airplane’s wing struts were bent during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
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.