LOS LUNAS, NM, USA
N33FN
SAVILLE HUMMER FALCON AA-1A
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS FLYING A HOME BUILT, ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT WHICH HAD BEEN ISSUED AN AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 1100 FT AGL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND FLIPPED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SINGLE IGNITION SYSTEM HAD RENDERED IT INOPERATIVE. THE PILOT BELIEVED THAT HIS FIVE-POINT SEAT BELT/SHOULDER HARNESS SYSTEM PREVENTED PERSONAL INJURY DURING THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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