Probable cause
The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the damage of the airplane were the three ditches and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, he was performing a fly-over with another airplane when the engine lost power. The pilot was able to restart the engine; however, it lost power shortly thereafter. The pilot performed a forced landing to the west in an open alfalfa field. The airplane impacted several ditches resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. A postimpact fire ensued, destroying the airplane. Due to the fire damage to the engine, the reason for power loss could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08LA090 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 17, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hudson, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Platte Valley Airpark (18V)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Dehavilland DH112 Venom
- N-number
- N21MJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Air show
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.