2 fatal · RICHARD LACOURSE WHEELER EXPRESS · 2015-02-11 · Kersey, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN15FA141
Event ID
20150211X81517
Type
Accident
Date
2015-02-11
Location
Kersey, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.341667, -104.559165
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
RICHARD LACOURSE
Model
WHEELER EXPRESS
Registration
N564ER
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an off-airport forced landing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to conduct the flight with known mechanical deficiencies.