Pilot Debrief

Quickie Q2 near Laramie, WY — 2022-10-14

Final reportWPR23LA016
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Date
2022-10-14
Location
Laramie, WY, USA
Airport
LAR
Aircraft
Quickie Q2
Registration
C-GDHK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to the seizure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve in the valve guide.

NTSB narrative

During the climb out after takeoff, the airplane’s engine lost partial power. The pilot could not maintain altitude and performed a forced landing to a highway. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced and then veered off the paved lane into a ditch. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward canards. Examination of the engine revealed the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve had seized in the valve guide in the open position due to the buildup of carbon on the valve stem.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen to land at Laramie Regional Airport instead of attempting to climb.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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