Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20C near Kokomo, IN — 2011-09-11

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Date
2011-09-11
Location
Kokomo, IN, USA
Airport
OKK
Aircraft
MOONEY M20C
Registration
N9266M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The loss of engine power following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff. The pilot was unable to regain engine power and performed a forced landing to a field. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. According to carburetor icing charts, serious carburetor icing conditions at cruise power were present at the time of the accident; however, the pilot applied carburetor heat after the loss of engine power, and power was not regained.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked for carburetor icing before takeoff.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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