Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28R-200 near Watseka, IL — 2008-06-22

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Date
2008-06-22
Location
Watseka, IL, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28R-200
Registration
N6144J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the flight was cruising at 4,500 feet mean sea level (msl) when he initiated a descent in order to avoid some clouds. As the airplane descended through approximately 4,000 feet msl, the engine started to "sputter." The pilot switched fuel tanks, but he could not restore engine power. The pilot set up for a forced landing to a small road. The airplane touched down on the road, bounced, departed the left side of the road, and impacted an embankment. An examination of the airplane and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies.

NTSB coding

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