Pilot Debrief

Randy Wayne Maloney M1 near Eagle Point, OR — 2021-01-21

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Date
2021-01-21
Location
Eagle Point, OR, USA
Airport
26OG
Aircraft
Randy Wayne Maloney M1
Registration
N322TR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, in cruise flight at 3,000 ft mean sea level, the engine began to sputter, and the airplane began to descend. The pilot maneuvered toward open fields, and about 50 ft above ground level, the engine rpm increased slightly. The airplane subsequently impacted a cable and terrain. The airplane was destroyed by a postcrash fire. An engine examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was not determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have attempted to climb after engine rpm increased slightly.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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