MINR · Siai-Marchetti F.260 · 1997-09-30 · SANTA ROSA, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA371
Event ID
20001208X08863
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-30
Location
SANTA ROSA, NM, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Siai-Marchetti
Model
F.260
Registration
N260MT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.