# NTSB DEN91LA105: Fink, Charles H. FIN-1, N1033Y, Albuquerque, NM, July 28, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 28, 1991, 09:52 local (15:52 UTC)
- Place: Albuquerque, NM
- Coordinates: 35.179191, -106.590774 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.1792&lon=-106.5908&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report May 5, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18117
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN91LA105
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18117/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA105

## Probable cause

A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM ACHIEVING SUFFICIENT POWER TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT.  A FACTOR WAS:  THE ROUGH TERRAIN.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - throttle/power lever,linkage - failure,partial (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - terrain condition - open field
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)
- Gear collapsed, landing - roll

## Analysis

WHILE CONDUCTING A VISUAL APPROACH, THE PILOT WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM A SPACING TURN DUE TO OTHER TRAFFIC.  WHEN HE ADDED POWER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND WHICH NECESSITATED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD WHICH WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1033Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1033Y-1991-09-10), registration cancelled 1991-09-10, S/N F101 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: FINK, CHARLES H. FIN-1
- Registry model: [Fink Charles H FIN-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/fink-charles-h-fin-1) (registry code 05653D2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: F-101
- Engines: VOLKSWAGEN 1600CC 55 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Fink, Charles H.
- Registered owner: Fink, Charles H.
- Airport: 4AC, Coronado

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 323 total, 261 in this make and model, 261 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19910728030109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728030109A), Jul 28, 1991: Amtr FIN1, Albuquerque, NM, Destroyed. Unable to add power to make 360 on approach. Crashed off airport. Throttle cable restraint came loose.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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