Probable cause
Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the engine lost power abruptly, as if someone had flipped a switch. He attempted to restart the engine and executed a forced landing in a plowed field, just short of the runway threshold, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The engine was examined and test run without issues or anomalies. An examination of the remaining airplane systems revealed no anomalies.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08LA082 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 30, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Houston, Texas
- Nearest airport
- William P Hobby (HOU)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-32-300
- N-number
- N303TE
- 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.