Pilot Debrief

SHULTZ JEFFREY D SONEX near Mena, AR — 2009-06-25

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Date
2009-06-25
Location
Mena, AR, USA
Airport
KMEZ
Aircraft
SHULTZ JEFFREY D SONEX
Registration
N604X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot established a descent from a cruise altitude of 8,500 feet for an approach and landing to refuel on the second leg of a cross-country flight. At an altitude of about 5,000 feet, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to restore power by adjusting the throttle, mixture, and magnetos. The engine lost power completely. The pilot then attempted a restart and was unsuccessful. A forced landing was made to an open field between two rows of houses. During the landing roll, the airplane's wings hit a stop sign and several trees. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene, the engine had compression, turned over by hand, and showed no outward signs of failure. No reason could be determined for the loss of engine power.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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