Pilot Debrief

KRUSMARK DAVID HOMER SEAREY near St. Paul, MN — 2009-11-28

Final reportCEN10LA064
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Date
2009-11-28
Location
St. Paul, MN, USA
Airport
21D
Aircraft
KRUSMARK DAVID HOMER SEAREY
Registration
N4031
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff, the engine never reached full power. While about 18 feet above the runway, the pilot attempted to land. During the attempt, the pilot initiated a steep bank turn in order to avoid an airport perimeter fence. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was test run with a slave propeller and the engine developed normal power and RPM. The reason for the loss of partial engine power during takeoff could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff earlier when engine power was insufficient.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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