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 after experiencing an engine power loss shortly after takeoff.
- The two occupants, the pilot and his brother, were not injured in the incident.
- Notably, the pilot had received his private pilot certificate on the morning of the accident flight.
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