Pilot Debrief

CA Tecnam SRL P2004 Bravo near Mason, MI — 2010-09-17

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Date
2010-09-17
Location
Mason, MI, USA
Airport
TEW
Aircraft
CA Tecnam SRL P2004 Bravo
Registration
N508LM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to a bean field.

NTSB narrative

A witness observed the airplane between 50 and 100 feet above ground level during its initial climb after takeoff when it sounded like the engine lost power. He subsequently saw the propeller stop turning. It appeared to him that the pilot attempted to land on the runway; however, the airplane ultimately impacted a bean field about 150 feet north of the runway. The pilot informed local authorities who responded to the accident that the engine lost power during takeoff. The pilot was transported from the scene with serious injuries. He remained hospitalized and subsequently died 39 days later. The pilot's death was attributed to the consequences of trauma as a result of the accident. However, NTSB regulations define a fatal injury as one which results in death within 30 days of the accident. A postaccident examination of the aircraft, including a detailed examination of the engine, airframe, and fuel system, was unable to identify a reason for the loss of power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff upon engine power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 9 docket documents
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Docket documents9

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