Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Chelan, WA — 2012-08-31

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Date
2012-08-31
Location
Chelan, WA, USA
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N132PC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after departure and during the climb, the engine suddenly stopped producing power. During the forced landing to a paved road, the right wing tip struck a pole and was substantially damaged. Fuel was found onboard the airplane. A postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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