Gadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5 N751EW

Summary

On 11 February 2011 at about 19:30 local time, a Gadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5 registered N751EW was involved in an accident near Lago Vista, 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

11 February 2011 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Lago Vista, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW)

Coordinates

30.4497, -97.9705

Aircraft

Gadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5

Registration

N751EW

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Lago Vista → Lago Vista

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN11LA186

1 person had minor injuries.

The simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot recently purchased the aircraft, and the accident flight was intended to be an orientation flight around the traffic pattern followed by a landing. Shortly after departure, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power. During the forced landing, the aircraft settled into the tops of trees, resulting in substantial damage. A postaccident examination revealed that a fuse was blown which was believed to be associated with the electronic ignition circuit; however, the pilot did not have a schematic for the airplane so this could not be confirmed. The examination of the remaining systems revealed no anomalies. Investigators were unable to determine the reason for the simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power after takeoff.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.