Wester/Steiger GLASTAR N130GS

Summary

On 22 July 2013 at about 21:40 local time, a Wester/Steiger GLASTAR registered N130GS was involved in an accident near Independence, Oregon, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 July 2013 at 21:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

Independence State Airport (7S5)

Coordinates

44.8197, -123.1992

Aircraft

Wester/Steiger GLASTAR

Registration

N130GS

Category

Airplane

Year built

1999

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Santa Rosa → Independence

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR13LA336

Nobody was injured.

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the engine experienced a total loss of power and that he unsuccessfully attempted to restart it. He initiated a forced landing to a field, and, during the landing, the left float folded underneath the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine and airframe revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Fuel was found on board, and it was not contaminated. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.