Pilot Debrief

BEECH A36 near Albuquerque, NM — 2012-04-26

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Date
2012-04-26
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Airport
KAEG
Aircraft
BEECH A36
Registration
N4830M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to an intake valve that was stuck in the open position.

NTSB narrative

On initial climb, the airplane’s engine lost partial power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and airspeed and performed an off-field landing. An examination of the engine revealed that the intake valve on the No. 1 cylinder was stuck in the open position. No other anomalies with the airframe or engine were noted.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have conducted more thorough preflight checks after months of inactivity.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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