Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN86LA001

CORTEZ, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N9614S

CHAMPION 7GCAA

Analysis

AFTER 3.9 HRS FLT TIME ON A X-COUNTRY FLT FROM CHEYENNE, WY, TO CORTEZ, CO, THE PLT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXAHUSTION. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A MOUNTAIN MEADOW THAT WAS NOT ADEQUATE IN LENGTH FOR THE LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES ON LANDING ROLL AT APRX 10 MPH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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