Funk D D B-85C N89V

Summary

On 27 August 1995 at about 22:13 local time, a Funk D D B-85C registered N89V was involved in an accident near Grants, New Mexico, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

27 August 1995 at 22:13

Classification

Accident

Location

Grants, New Mexico, United States

Coordinates

35.1494, -107.8298

Aircraft

Funk D D B-85C

Registration

N89V

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Winslow

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW95LA365

1 person was seriously injured.

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot reported that the engine appeared to be operating normally during startup, taxi, and the takeoff roll. After a gradual climb was initiated, and at approximately 80 mph, the engine began to run rough and lose rpm. Unable to stay airborne, the pilot executed a forced landing to a rough/uneven field. Upon ground contact, the airplane cartwheeled, resulting in structural damage to the wings and fuselage. The aircraft's total takeoff weight was estimated to be 1,584 pounds, which was 234 pounds over the maximum takeoff weight of 1,350 pounds. Additionally, the calculated density altitude at the time was approximately 9,000 feet. Examination and teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies or defects.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.