# NTSB FTW94LA269: Rockwell 112A, N1315J, Eagle Lake, TX, August 14, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 13, 1994, 19:20 local (Aug 14, 1994, 00:20 UTC) - Place: Eagle Lake, TX - Coordinates: 29.579544, -96.320709 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.5795&lon=-96.3207&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor, 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 26, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19140 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA269 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19140/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA269 ## Probable cause 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, cruise - normal - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - terrain condition - rough/uneven ## Analysis EN ROUTE AT 3,500 FEET MSL, A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURRED. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED AN ENGINE RESTART WITHOUT SUCCESS. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN, THE NOSE GEAR HIT A DIKE. THREE AND ONE GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE RIGHT TANK AND 5 AND 1/2 GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE LEFT TANK WAS MEASURED BY THE PILOT DURING THE AIRPLANE RECOVERY. THE PILOT ALSO REPORTED FUEL IN THE INJECTOR LINES. ## Factual narrative On August 13, 1994, at 1920 central daylight time, a Rockwell International 112A, N1315J, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Eagle Lake, Texas. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Two passengers received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross country flight. A review of Air Traffic Control data revealed the following information. At an altitude of 5,500 feet MSL en route at 50 miles from Eagle Lake VOR, the pilot contacted Houston Center for flight following to Clover Field, Houston, Texas. He was given an altimeter setting of 30.00 but radar contact was not established. The airplane descended to 4,000 feet MSL due to haze. The pilot was advised to contact Houston Approach for flight following. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated the following information. At 3,500 feet MSL a total loss of engine power occurred and the attempted restart was unsuccessful. The airplane was not in gliding distance of the Eagle Lake Airport. A rice field was selected for the forced landing. During the landing roll, the nose gear hit a dike. The pilot further stated that the firewall, engine mounts, and fuselage were damaged. Usable fuel during the recovery of the airplane was measured by the pilot as 3 and 1/2 gallons from the right fuel tank and 5 and 1/2 gallons from the left fuel tank. He also said fuel was found in the injector lines. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1315J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1315J-1999-04-01), registration cancelled 1999-04-01, S/N 315 (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: 315 - Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1D6 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Harvey, Willie & Wells, Walter - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 7, 1994 - Departed: 17XS, LAJITAS, TX - Destination: T02, HOUSTON, TX - Flight plan: VFR ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 162 total, 114 in this make and model, 100 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 150° at 6 knots - Visibility: 8 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: DWH, 50 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 19940813021279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940813021279A), Aug 13, 1994: Gulstm 112A, Eagle Lake, TX, Substantial damage. En route lost power. Nose gear collapsed landing after hitting dike. Low fuel in tanks. Possible fuel unporting. From the NTSB's public API. 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