Uetz, Walter Spitfire II
Kamiah, ID — June 19, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA154 |
| Event ID | 20080718X01075 |
| Location | Kamiah, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.22167, -116.02278 |
| Airport | Kamiah Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Uetz, Walter |
| Model | Spitfire II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
Full Narrative
While on downwind for landing, the experimental airplane, which had nearly a full load of fuel onboard, experienced a total loss of engine power. During his attempt to execute a forced landing in a nearby open hayfield, the pilot allowed the airplane's descent rate to become excessive. The excessive descent rate resulted in a hard landing, during which both wing and fuselage structure were bent and fractured. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be 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.