Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 208B near Ada, MI — 2008-05-10

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Date
2008-05-10
Location
Ada, MI, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 208B
Registration
N893FE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The airplane was on a visual approach to an airport when the engine stopped producing power. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane in a field, but struck trees at the edge of the field during the forced landing. Examination of the engine, engine fuel controls, and Power Analyzer and Recorder (PAR), provided evidence that the engine shut down during the flight. Further examination of engine and fuel system components from the accident airplane failed to reveal a definitive reason for the uncommanded engine shut-down.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have opted for an alternate landing site before engine failure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • ATC audio
  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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