Pilot Debrief

BOEING A75N1 near Denton, TX — 2024-10-21

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Date
2024-10-21
Location
Denton, TX, USA
Airport
DTO
Aircraft
BOEING A75N1
Registration
N62394
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane had a lower-than-expected climb rate during initial climb which was followed by a rough running engine at all power settings. The pilot entered a turn to remain close to the airport during which the radial engine quit momentarily before it resumed running rough. The pilot declared an emergency with the tower controller and was cleared to land on the runway, which resulted in a tailwind condition. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both ailerons and the aft spar of both lower wings.

NTSB coding

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