Apr 5, 1998
Accident
Substantial SANTA TERESA, NM
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
failure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
NTSB FTW98LA173