SERS · Leibert BD-5B · 1996-10-30 · PHOENIX, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA028
Event ID
20001208X06935
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-30
Location
PHOENIX, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.440341, -111.850677
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Leibert
Model
BD-5B
Registration
N169DS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.