Crawford Alan R GLASAIR II N550AC

Summary

On 3 October 2009 at about 20:15 local time, a Crawford Alan R GLASAIR II registered N550AC was involved in an accident near San Saba, Texas, 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

3 October 2009 at 20:15

Classification

Accident

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States

Coordinates

31.3017, -98.5372

Aircraft

Crawford Alan R GLASAIR II

Registration

N550AC

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bridgeport → Llano

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

IMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN10LA008

1 person had minor injuries.

A partial 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

While approaching the initial approach fix (IAF), in instrument conditions and heavy rain, the airplane's engine experienced a partial loss of power. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot declared an emergency and established a descent at best glide speed. Once below the 1,000-foot ceiling, the pilot secured the engine and performed an emergency landing on rolling terrain among mesquite trees and cacti. The airplane came to rest on its left side with the firewall and engine separated from the fuselage. The pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. Following the accident, the airplane was recovered to a secure hangar and examined. No preimpact anomalies were identified during the examination that contributed to the partial loss of engine power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.