Probable cause
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was conducting agricultural spray operations and had completed two runs. During the third spray run, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load and then conducted a forced landing. A postcrash fire consumed the majority of the cockpit. The pilot reported that about 47 to 48 gallons of fuel was on board the airplane when he started the first run. An on-scene examination was not conducted, and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN15LA272 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 14, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Van Horn, Texas
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Weatherly Aviation Co Inc 620A
- N-number
- N4659N
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1992
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.