# NTSB FTW94LA162: Rockwell 112A, N1349J, Henderson, NV, May 17, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 17, 1994, 16:45 local (23:45 UTC)
- Place: Henderson, NV
- Location: 36.0397° N, 114.9819° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Henderson, NV, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0397&lon=-114.9819&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 14, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19058
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA162
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19058/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA162

## Probable cause

THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE DUE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED ALONGSIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WITH THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

## Factual narrative

On May 17, 1994, at 1645 Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell Commander 112A, N1349J, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Henderson, Nevada.  The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.

According to the pilot, he departed runway 18 and a shallow right climbing turn was initiated after the gear was retracted.  A 200 rpm loss was experienced and a gradual degradation of engine power was observed without any sign of vibration, detonation, backfiring or sputtering.  The loss of power continued to the point where the airplane could not maintain altitude.

The pilot elected to turn towards a busy highway, but had to veer away to avoid colliding with vehicles on the highway.  The airplane touched down on the left shoulder of the roadway with the landing gear extended.  Prior to coming to a stop on the desert floor, both main landing gears collapsed after impacting a drainage ditch.

The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1349J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1349J-1997-01-17), registration cancelled 1997-01-17, S/N 349 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Rockwell 112A
- Registry model: [Rockwell International 112A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-112a) (registry code 7630302) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 349
- Airframe hours: 2036
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1D6 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Cochran, Keith W.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 13, 1993, 8 hours before
- Destination: TUS, TUCSON, AZ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 870 total, 429 in this make and model, 780 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 10 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LAS, 10 nm away

## 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 19940517011179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940517011179A), May 17, 1994: Gulstm 112A, Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. Losing power on climbout. Landed on highway shoulder. Cause condition could not be determined.

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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