On April 11, 1999, a Davis/cleaver RENEGADE 2 (registration N2186B) operated by William M. Davis Jr. was involved in an aviation accident near Port Allen, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A homebuilt experimental airplane lost engine power while turning final approach to a private grass airstrip. During the forced landing, it clipped a pecan tree, spun, and hit the ground. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.
Accident Details
A homebuilt experimental airplane was in the process of turning to final approach to a private grass airstrip. Abruptly, the engine lost power. The pilot responded by initiating a forced landing. Seeking to avoid a residential area, the pilot steered the airplane towards an open field. During the descent, the airplane struck a pecan tree. The collision caused the aircraft to spin around its vertical axis. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground.
Post-Accident Inspection
The accident site was visited by an FAA inspector. The aircraft's co-owner, who also served as the repairman, participated in the inspection. They examined the Rotax engine that was installed on the airplane. Despite a thorough examination, the specific cause of the loss of engine power remained undetermined.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Apr 1999 Davis/cleaver RENEGADE 2 accident near Port Allen, LA?
A homebuilt experimental airplane lost engine power while turning final approach to a private grass airstrip. During the forced landing, it clipped a pecan tree, spun, and hit the ground. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Apr 1999 involved a Davis/cleaver RENEGADE 2, registration N2186B, operated by William M. Davis Jr., at Port Allen, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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