On May 13, 1999, a Cessna 175B (registration N8133T) operated by Bill O. Larue was involved in an aviation accident near Spur, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. 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.
An airplane experienced total engine power loss at 4,000 feet agl during cruise. The pilot performed a forced landing on a dirt road, but after initial touchdown the airplane became airborne again, crossed a fence, and impacted terrain a second time, coming to rest upright in sandy terrain. Post-accident examination found no anomalies.
Accident Description
During cruise flight at an altitude of 4,000 feet above ground level, the airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot executed a forced landing to a dirt road. The airplane initially touched down adjacent to the dirt road and then again became airborne. The airplane crossed over a barbed wire fence and contacted the ground a second time, coming to rest upright in sandy terrain.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector and an airframe and powerplant mechanic examined the airplane. The examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the engine.