NONE · Piper PA-24-260 · 1999-07-02 · HOUSTON, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA178
Event ID
20001212X19261
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-02
Location
HOUSTON, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.610641, -95.119094
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N5788
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot. Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.