Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was circling when the airplane's engine began to run rough, then lost all power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a snow covered ravine, resulting in substantial damage. The reason for the power loss was not determined. The pilot did not report any other anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08LA054 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 24, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Rock Springs, Wyoming
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Titan Tornado 912
- N-number
- N142TT
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.