North American T-28C N280JM

Summary

On 8 December 2012 at about 21:30 local time, a North American T-28C registered N280JM was involved in an accident near Moody, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

8 December 2012 at 21:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Moody, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Charping (5TA1)

Coordinates

31.1906, -97.4072

Aircraft

North American T-28C

Registration

N280JM

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Temple → Temple

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN13LA097

2 people had minor injuries.

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on a base leg to practice a low approach, the engine suddenly lost total power. The pilot executed an off-airport forced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount, lower forward fuselage, and the wing spar. A postimpact fire immediately ensued in the engine compartment, which was quickly extinguished with handheld fire extinguishers. An adequate amount of fuel was found on board. An examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.