Pilot Debrief

Pulsar Sport 150 near Osceola, WI — 2021-08-09

Final reportCEN21LA367
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Date
2021-08-09
Location
Osceola, WI, USA
Airport
KOEO
Aircraft
Pulsar Sport 150
Registration
N997EM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for undermined reasons based on available information

NTSB narrative

The pilot completed one touch and go landing. During the climb the airplane’s engine lost total power. The pilot selected a field for a forced landing. During the forced landing the airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage when both wings separated from the fuselage during the forced landing. The airplane was recovered, and the engine was examined. Impact damage to the carburetor prevented an engine test run. A visual inspection of the engine noted that a wire separated from the left magneto; however, it could not be determined if this was a result of the forced landing or if it had separated before the landing. The magneto was removed and tested by rotating the magneto with a drill; spark was observed on each terminal. The engine and fuel system examination did not reveal a reason for the loss of engine power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked engine systems before flight to prevent power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents5

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