Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 210A near Chandler, AZ — 2012-12-31

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Date
2012-12-31
Location
Chandler, AZ, USA
Airport
CHD
Aircraft
CESSNA 210A
Registration
N9507X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he performed three successful touch-and-go landings. During the fourth takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot made a forced landing in an open field, and the airplane came to rest about 1/4 mile from the departure end of the runway. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. During a postaccident engine test run, the engine started and then ran for several minutes at various power settings with no anomalies noted. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after engine run-up with no anomalies.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 6 docket documents
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Docket documents6

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