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Fatal Forced Landing of Experimental Aircraft in Indiana (N933WF)

Greencastle, IN, United States

On March 7, 2009, a FRITZ RV3-A (registration N933WF) was involved in an aviation accident near Greencastle, IN. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

An experimental amateur-built aircraft sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Greencastle, Indiana, on March 7, 2009, following a loss of engine power. The pilot died in the hospital on March 26, 2009.

Accident Overview and Flight Details On March 7, 2009, at approximately 1030 eastern standard time, N933WF, an experimental amateur-built Fritz RV3-A, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Greencastle, Indiana. The incident occurred following a loss of engine power on initial climb from Putnam County Airport (4I7). The flight was a personal operation under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, originating from 4I7 and destined for Hendricks County Airport-Gordon Graham Field (2R2) near Indianapolis, Indiana. No flight plan was on file for the operation, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The private pilot was seriously injured and hospitalized, subsequently dying on March 26, 2009.

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PilotAircraft power plantPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained

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