Pilot Debrief

ROWLAND GS-2 SPORT near Ramona, CA — 2009-01-06

Final reportWPR09LA074
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Date
2009-01-06
Location
Ramona, CA, USA
Aircraft
ROWLAND GS-2 SPORT
Registration
N756R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after making an adjustment to the fuel servo, and during the maintenance test flight to determine the cause of the known high oil temperature condition, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine without success and subsequently initiated a forced landing to an open field. During the landing roll the airplane collided with a fence, substantially damaging the elevator. After the airplane was recovered from the field the engine was inspected and prepared for an engine run. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector overseeing the run reported that, other than an initial fuel rich condition, the engine started and ran normally.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have addressed high oil temperature before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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