Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-16 near Soldotna, AK — 2023-02-09

Final reportANC23LA020
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Date
2023-02-09
Location
Soldotna, AK, USA
Airport
SXQ
Aircraft
PIPER PA-16
Registration
N5987H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that on departure the engine lost then regained power. The pilot turned the airplane back toward the airport to land and, during the turn, a total loss of engine power occurred. The airplane impacted a snowbank during the landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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