Pilot Debrief

JORRITSMA JERROLD S BERKUT near Loveland, CO — 2010-05-09

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Date
2010-05-09
Location
Loveland, CO, USA
Airport
KFNL
Aircraft
JORRITSMA JERROLD S BERKUT
Registration
N3255U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.

NTSB narrative

The turbojet airplane was on initial takeoff when the pilot began a power reduction on the throttle. A loud bang was heard and vibrations were felt by the pilot. The engine began to lose power and the pilot attempted to land the airplane at the airport, but landed short resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the experimental engine by the owner/manufacturer revealed a malfunction of the fuel controller which resulted in a compressor stall and subsequent loss of engine power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after power reduction instead of continuing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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