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: La Porte, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA027
Date and Time: October 30, 2021, 14:37 Local
Registration: N86612
Aircraft: Bellanca 7ECA
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On October 30, 2021, about 1437 central daylight time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N86612, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near LaPorte Municipal Airport (T41), LaPorte, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that while in the traffic pattern at T41, the engine lost power and the airplane began a rapid descent. The pilot applied full throttle and carburetor heat, but the engine did not respond with increased power. The pilot executed a forced landing to a pipeline right-of-way and impacted fence poles, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings.
The airplane was retained for examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Bellanca
Registration: N86612
Model/Series: 7ECA
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
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: KEFD,32 ft msl
Observation Time: 14:50 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 6 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C /1°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots / , 300°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Houston, TX (T41)
Destination: Houston, TX (T41)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 29.66925,-95.064194 (est)
Pilot made an outstanding landing to avoid overhead power lines and traffic on busy street
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