Pilot Debrief

Peck Zodiac 601XL near Traverse City, MI — 2011-10-11

Final reportCEN12LA014
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Date
2011-10-11
Location
Traverse City, MI, USA
Airport
4M0
Aircraft
Peck Zodiac 601XL
Registration
N4595P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The engine lost power shortly after takeoff about 400 feet above ground level. The pilot's efforts to restore engine power were not successful. He initiated a left turn in order to set up for a forced landing; however, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of an engine malfunction or failure. Carburetor icing was not probable under takeoff power at the time of the accident. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

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