Fischer SUPER KOALA UNREG

Summary

On 5 June 2022 at about 19:30 local time, a Fischer SUPER KOALA registered UNREG was involved in an accident near Chelan, Washington, United States. One person was on board and one 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

5 June 2022 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Chelan, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Riverview Airport (91WT)

Coordinates

47.9022, -119.8979

Aircraft

Fischer SUPER KOALA

Registration

UNREG

Category

Airplane

Year built

1987

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR22LA202

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

While making a crosswind turn in a non-registered airplane, the engine sustained a total loss of power. The pilot checked to ensure the throttle setting was at maximum power and that the ignition switch was ON, but the engine did not restart. He initiated a forced landing to an off-airport site where the fuselage and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot had previously conducted significant maintenance on the fuel system; however, all the maintained components were found to be in functional condition. Components vital to the investigation were removed and unavailable for examination, which precluded a complete and through investigation of the fuel system. Postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Environmental conditions at the time of the accident were not conducive to carburetor icing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.