Van's RV-7A N723EP

Summary

On 5 November 2007 at about 21:35 local time, a Van's RV-7A registered N723EP was involved in an accident near West Point, Virginia, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 November 2007 at 21:35

Classification

Accident

Location

West Point, Virginia, United States

Nearest airport

Middle Peninsula (FYJ)

Coordinates

37.6244, -76.9061

Aircraft

Van's RV-7A

Registration

N723EP

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Leonardtown → West Point

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC08LA027

1 person had minor injuries.

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The amateur-built Vans Aircraft RV-7A, had climbed to an altitude of 2,500 feet, and was in cruise flight, when the engine experienced a complete loss of power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and performed a forced landing to a bean field. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and both wing spars. Postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact malfunctions. In addition, fuel observed in the carburetor and gascolator was absent of contamination. The airplane had undergone an initial airworthiness inspection, about 9 days prior to the accident and the engine had been operated about 7 total hours since new.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.