Marlman STOL CH 801 N130WM

Summary

On 14 March 2009 at about 17:40 local time, a Marlman STOL CH 801 registered N130WM, operated by Fanning DAN W, was involved in an accident near Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 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

14 March 2009 at 17:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States

Nearest airport

Fort Morgan Municipal (FMM)

Coordinates

40.3336, -103.8022

Aircraft

Marlman STOL CH 801

Registration

N130WM

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Fanning DAN W

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Fort Morgan → Erie

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN09LA214

2 people had minor injuries.

The complete loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.

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

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Shortly after rotation and about 50 feet above the runway, the airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot pitched the airplane's nose over, but was unable to arrest the descent before impacting the runway. The airplane came to rest in a nose-down position and both occupants were able to exit unassisted. Following the airplane's recovery, the engine was started and operated from idle through 2,500 rpm with no observed problems. An examination of the fuel tank, the fuel filter, and the fuel lines failed to reveal any anomalies or obstructions which would have restricted the fuel flow. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.