The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas
Location: Waller, TX
Accident Number: CEN21LA117
Date & Time: January 26, 2021, 15:25 Local
Registration: N444PZ
Aircraft: Zenair Zodiac 601HDS
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On January 26, 2021, about 1525 central standard time, a Zenair Zodiac 601 HDS airplane, N444PZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Waller, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that the engine lost power shortly after takeoff. He recalled the preflight run-up and takeoff were normal. However, about 150 to 200 ft above ground level, the pilot recalled two “pops” and the engine lost power. He executed a forced landing to an open field.
The airplane sustained damage to both wings and the fuselage. A postaccident engine examination is planned.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Zenair Zodiac
Registration: N444PZ
Model/Series: 601HDS
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTME, 166 ft msl
Observation Time: 15:15 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 30°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.83 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Waller, TX (37XA)
Destination: Waller, TX
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 29.992833,-95.930482 (est)
WALLER, Texas (KTRK) -- A pilot has been injured after a plane went down in Waller County Tuesday afternoon.
DPS officials confirmed they were notified at about 4:10 p.m. that the plane went down near Plain View Drive.
The pilot was airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition. The pilot was the sole occupant on the aircraft.
No other injuries have been reported. There's no word yet on what caused the plane to go down.
FAA officials are expected to launch an investigation.
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