View of Front of Engine and Gearbox
Side View of Propeller Gearbox
Closeup of Propeller Gear
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N904DB
Location: Los Lunas, NM
Accident Number: CEN18LA117
Date & Time: 02/17/2018, 1500 MST
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: BLACK DONALD COZY III
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On February 17, 2018, about 1500 mountain standard time, a Cozy III experimental amateur-built airplane, N904DB, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after an in-flight propeller gearbox failure at the Mid Valley Airpark (E98), Los Lunas, New Mexico. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was privately owned, and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area and no flight plan was filed for the flight. The flight originated from E98 about 1400.
After flying uneventful for about 1 hour in the local area, the pilot set up for landing at E98. On downwind for runway 36, the propeller seized and the pilot executed a forced landing to runway 36. While turning on final approach, the pilot slightly overshot the runway and touched down hard on the right edge of the runway. The landing gear were sheared upon touchdown and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and center fuselage section.
Examination of the airplane revealed that the propeller gearbox was seized. Examination of the gearbox did not reveal any obvious reason for the seizure. Logbooks indicated that the airplane and engine total hours were about 13.4 since it's initial airworthiness certificate was issued on July 5, 2012.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 71, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/06/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1220 hours (Total, all aircraft), 13 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: BLACK DONALD
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 64
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/05/2012, Continuous Airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 13 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 13.4 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Mazda
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: Renesis 13B
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 200 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: E80, 4550 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1455
Direction from Accident Site: 180°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 250°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -21°C / -6°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1400 MST
Type of Airspace:Class E
Airport Information
Airport: Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 4835 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4332 ft / 37 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire:None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.761111, -106.745000 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.gov/N904DB
Location: Los Lunas, NM
Accident Number: CEN18LA117
Date & Time: 02/17/2018, 1500 MST
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: BLACK DONALD COZY III
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On February 17, 2018, mountain standard time, a Cozy III experimental homebuilt airplane, N904DB, registered to the pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after an in-flight propeller gearbox failure at the Mid Valley Airpark (E98), Los Lunas, New Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of regulations Part 91. The flight originated from E98 about 1400.
After flying uneventful for about 1 hour in the local area, the pilot set up for landing at E98. On downwind for runway 36, the propeller seized and the pilot executed a forced landing to runway 36. While turning on final approach, the pilot slightly overshot the runway and touched down hard on the right edge of the runway. The landing gear were sheared upon touchdown and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and center fuselage section.
Upon inspection of the airplane, it was discovered that the propeller gearbox was seized. Review of logbooks indicated that the airplane's total hours were about 13.4 since it's initial airworthiness certificate was issued on November 21, 2011.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BLACK DONALD
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: E80, 4550 ft msl
Observation Time: 1455
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -21°C / -6°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 250°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.761111, 106.745000
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.govN904DB
Accident Number: CEN12CA496
Date & Time: 07/29/2012, 1030 MDT
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: DONALD BLACK, COZY III
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fire/smoke (non-impact)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
While taxiing after landing, the engine lost power, and the pilot turned the airplane off the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed smoke at the rear of the airplane near the engine. The pilot attempted to extinguish the fire; however, his efforts were unsuccessful, and the airplane was consumed by the fire. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 4.9 flight hours. Postaccident examination of the airplane found loose B-nuts on two fuel lines and one oil line. An oil streak was noted on the runway surface, and no oil was found in the engine. The pilot stated that the fire likely resulted from oil leaking onto the hot turbocharger.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.
Findings
Aircraft
Recip eng oil sys - Malfunction (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Taxi-from runway
Fire/smoke (non-impact) (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Seatbelt, Shoulder harness
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/13/2011
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/14/2011
Flight Time: 1160 hours (Total, all aircraft), 5 hours (Total, this make and model), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: DONALD BLACK
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 64
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/26/2012,
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Mazda
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: RX8
Registered Owner: ON FILE
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: ON FILE
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting:
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Precipitation
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0900 MDT
Type of Airspace:
Airport Information
Airport: Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation:
Runway Surface Condition:
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-Ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.759722, -106.745278 (est) The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.gov/N904DB
Location: Los Lunas, NM
Accident Number: CEN18LA117
Date & Time: 02/17/2018, 1500 MST
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: BLACK DONALD COZY III
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On February 17, 2018, mountain standard time, a Cozy III experimental homebuilt airplane, N904DB, registered to the pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after an in-flight propeller gearbox failure at the Mid Valley Airpark (E98), Los Lunas, New Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of regulations Part 91. The flight originated from E98 about 1400.
After flying uneventful for about 1 hour in the local area, the pilot set up for landing at E98. On downwind for runway 36, the propeller seized and the pilot executed a forced landing to runway 36. While turning on final approach, the pilot slightly overshot the runway and touched down hard on the right edge of the runway. The landing gear were sheared upon touchdown and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and center fuselage section.
Upon inspection of the airplane, it was discovered that the propeller gearbox was seized. Review of logbooks indicated that the airplane's total hours were about 13.4 since it's initial airworthiness certificate was issued on November 21, 2011.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BLACK DONALD
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: E80, 4550 ft msl
Observation Time: 1455
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -21°C / -6°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 250°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.761111, 106.745000
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.govN904DB
Accident Number: CEN12CA496
Date & Time: 07/29/2012, 1030 MDT
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: DONALD BLACK, COZY III
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fire/smoke (non-impact)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
While taxiing after landing, the engine lost power, and the pilot turned the airplane off the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed smoke at the rear of the airplane near the engine. The pilot attempted to extinguish the fire; however, his efforts were unsuccessful, and the airplane was consumed by the fire. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 4.9 flight hours. Postaccident examination of the airplane found loose B-nuts on two fuel lines and one oil line. An oil streak was noted on the runway surface, and no oil was found in the engine. The pilot stated that the fire likely resulted from oil leaking onto the hot turbocharger.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.
Findings
Aircraft
Recip eng oil sys - Malfunction (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Taxi-from runway
Fire/smoke (non-impact) (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Seatbelt, Shoulder harness
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/13/2011
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/14/2011
Flight Time: 1160 hours (Total, all aircraft), 5 hours (Total, this make and model), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: DONALD BLACK
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 64
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/26/2012,
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Mazda
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: RX8
Registered Owner: ON FILE
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: ON FILE
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting:
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Precipitation
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0900 MDT
Type of Airspace:
Airport Information
Airport: Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation:
Runway Surface Condition:
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-Ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.759722, -106.745278 (est) Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aircraft made a hard landing.
http://registry.faa.gov/N904DB
Date: 17-FEB-18
Time: 22:00:00Z
Regis#: N904DB
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: COZY III
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: LOS LUNAS
State: NEW MEXICO
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.govN904DB
Accident Number: CEN12CA496
Date & Time: 07/29/2012, 1030 MDT
Registration: N904DB
Aircraft: DONALD BLACK, COZY III
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fire/smoke (non-impact)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
While taxiing after landing, the engine lost power, and the pilot turned the airplane off the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed smoke at the rear of the airplane near the engine. The pilot attempted to extinguish the fire; however, his efforts were unsuccessful, and the airplane was consumed by the fire. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 4.9 flight hours. Postaccident examination of the airplane found loose B-nuts on two fuel lines and one oil line. An oil streak was noted on the runway surface, and no oil was found in the engine. The pilot stated that the fire likely resulted from oil leaking onto the hot turbocharger.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.
Findings
Aircraft
Recip eng oil sys - Malfunction (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Taxi-from runway
Fire/smoke (non-impact) (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Seatbelt, Shoulder harness
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/13/2011
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/14/2011
Flight Time: 1160 hours (Total, all aircraft), 5 hours (Total, this make and model), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: DONALD BLACK
Registration: N904DB
Model/Series: COZY III
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 64
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/26/2012,
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Mazda
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: RX8
Registered Owner: ON FILE
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: ON FILE
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting:
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Precipitation
Departure Point: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Los Lunas, NM (E98)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0900 MDT
Type of Airspace:
Airport Information
Airport: Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation:
Runway Surface Condition:
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-Ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.759722, -106.745278 (est)
It happened at the Mid Valley Airpark.
According to state police the pilot made an emergency landing after smelling smoke.
Shortly after landing, the plane caught fire.
State police say he tried dousing the flames with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful.
So far, no word on what caused the fire.
A Los Lunas man survived a fire that engulfed his small engine plane after landing at the Mid Valley Airpark in Valencia County on Sunday.
New Mexico State Police Lt. Robert McDonald said the plane caught fire after landing.
The pilot, who hasn't been identified, did not suffer any serious injuries, McDonald said.
It's unclear what caused the fire.
