Pilot Debrief

PROTECH PT2 near Lodi, CA — 2024-08-03

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Date
2024-08-03
Location
Lodi, CA, USA
Airport
1O3
Aircraft
PROTECH PT2
Registration
N657MJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A reported loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot, who held a student pilot certificate, stated that he maneuvered in the local area after departure. After about 40 minutes, he started to return to the airport. With the airplane about 2,000 ft above ground level (agl), the engine lost all power. Despite his attempts, the engine would not start, and the pilot maneuvered toward a field to make an off-airport emergency landing. During the landing touchdown, the airplane impacted a grapevine, substantially damaging the left wing struts. The pilot did not respond to investigators’ requests to examine the airplane. Therefore, the investigation was unable to determine the reason for the reported loss of engine power.

NTSB coding

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