At approximately 16:30 MST, a Piper PA-18-150 was damaged during a forced landing near Belen. The two occupants were not injured. The pilot had just been issued his private certificate the morning of the accident flight and was taking his brother for a ride. The pilot said the engine lost power shortly after he took off from an open field.
March 12, Belen, N.M. / Piper Super Cub
At approximately 16:30 MST, a Piper PA-18-150 was damaged during a forced landing near Belen. The two occupants were not injured. The pilot had just been issued his private certificate the morning of the accident flight and was taking his brother for a ride. The pilot said the engine lost power shortly after he took off from an open field....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-18-150 sustained damage during a forced landing near Belen, with its two occupants remaining uninjured.
- The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from an open field, when the aircraft's engine lost power.
- The pilot had received his private certificate only hours before the accident flight and was taking his brother for a ride.
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