Pilot Debrief

MAULE M-5 near Calexico, CA — 2009-03-03

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Date
2009-03-03
Location
Calexico, CA, USA
Airport
KCXL
Aircraft
MAULE M-5
Registration
N9166E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that approximately 20 minutes after takeoff the engine began running rough. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field, and during the landing roll, the airplane nosed over in the soft, uneven ground. After the accident, the pilot examined the engine and airframe and reported finding no indication as to why the engine ran rough.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have landed at a more suitable location instead of the field.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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