Heinz Rans S-4 Coyote
Lake Pleasant, AZ — January 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA092 |
| Event ID | 20130116X30226 |
| Location | Lake Pleasant, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.92389, -112.23444 |
| Airport | Peoria |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Heinz |
| Model | Rans S-4 Coyote |
| 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 partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after about 30 minutes of flight he advanced the throttle and the engine went to idle power, then stopped. He restarted the engine and determined that it would only operate at idle power before it stopped again. He was over rocky terrain and determined that the best option was to ditch the airplane in the river he was flying over. After he ditched the airplane in the river, he swam to shore. The airplane sank and will not been recovered.
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.