Pilot Debrief

LANCAIR IV near Camden, NC — 2026-04-04

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Date
2026-04-04
Location
Camden, NC, USA
Aircraft
LANCAIR IV
Registration
N94PT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

NTSB has not published a probable cause for this accident yet. Preliminary reports describe what happened; the cause is determined later, often 12–24 months after the event.

NTSB narrative

On April 04, 2026, 1155 local, a Lancair IV, N94PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing on Scotland Road, Camden, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger on board sustained no injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed from Hampton Roads Airport, PVG, Chesapeake, Virginia, and was enroute to Currituck County Airport, ONX, in Maple, North Carolina. The pilot stated that about 20 minutes into the flight the engine experienced a slight decrease in power. The pilot attributed this to the throttle ‘creeping’ back, as he had experienced this issue with the engine before. After returning to the previous power setting, the power decreased again. While increasing the throttle, the engine started running rough, shook violently, made loud noises, and then suffered a complete loss of power. The pilot located a road and initiated an emergency landing. The airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in damage to the lower fuselage. The engine exhaust and propeller were damaged as well. The airplane and engine have been relocated to a secure location for further examination.

Preliminary NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Enroute
View NTSB preliminary report

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