Fleet 7 Deluxe accident near Canyon, Texas, July 27, 2002
On July 27, 2002 at about 4:20 pm local time, a Fleet 7 Deluxe, registered N790V, was substantially damaged in an accident near Canyon, Texas. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The loss of engine power as a result of the malfunction of the magneto switch.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 27, 2002 · about 4:20 pm local time
- Place
- Canyon, Texas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Fleet 7 Deluxe · all 7 Deluxes on the register
- Registration
- N790V · no longer on the register · serial 372
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot performed a preflight inspection and engine run-up, which included a magneto check, prior to takeoff and found no anomalies with the airplane. He stated that the takeoff roll was approximately 600 feet before the airplane was airborne and the flight then climbed to 5,000 feet. He stated that the airplane was in cruise flight (smooth air) when the engine experienced a "sudden power loss." As the pilot pumped the throttle in attempts to restart the engine, he observed "raw gas" coming from the exhaust stacks. The pilot also attempted to restart the engine on different magneto positions, but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, a forced landing was executed to a field. Examination of the engine revealed that the ignition switch was inoperative.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,996 hours in all; 490 in this make and model; 45 in the last 90 days; 19 in the last 30 days; 1,996 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: September 27, 2001
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: frt
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, February 5, 2002
- Maximum gross weight: 1,931 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Kinner R-55 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 2TX0 Amarillo TX at 4:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 14 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
- Observation at 3:53 pm from AMA, 10 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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