Pilot Debrief

TOMBLINGSON-LEATHERS BREEZY RLU-1 near Groveton, TX — 2008-04-19

Final reportDFW08LA106
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Date
2008-04-19
Location
Groveton, TX, USA
Aircraft
TOMBLINGSON-LEATHERS BREEZY RLU-1
Registration
N3921
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.

NTSB narrative

While in cruise flight the experimental airplane’s single engine lost complete power. Following an unsuccessful engine restart attempt, the pilot with one hour in airplane make and model, elected to perform a forced landing to a clearing. While about 50 feet above the ground, the airplane stalled and entered a spin. Moments later the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest nose pointing upward with the pilot elevated about eight feet above the ground. The pilot released his seatbelt, fell to the ground, and was able to pull himself away from the wreckage. There was no post crash fire. An airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic examined the engine for the IIC. The examination did not reveal the cause of the loss of engine power.

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