Pilot Debrief

AERO COMMANDER S2R near Washington, IA — 2011-08-03

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Date
2011-08-03
Location
Washington, IA, USA
Airport
AWG
Aircraft
AERO COMMANDER S2R
Registration
N1735S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane's engine stopped producing power during climb after takeoff. The airplane impacted terrain as the pilot was attempting to avoid a house during the forced landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed crankshaft and accessory system continuity. The magnetos and fuel system could not be tested due to impact damage. No preimpact anomalies were noted during the examination that would explain the loss of engine power.

Analysis

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

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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