Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON MICHAEL E COZY MARK IV near Anthony, NM — 2017-02-01

Final reportCEN17LA098
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Date
2017-02-01
Location
Anthony, NM, USA
Airport
NM05
Aircraft
ROBINSON MICHAEL E COZY MARK IV
Registration
N294MV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during climbout for reasons an examination of the engine and fuel system was not able to determine, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

NTSB narrative

The airline transport pilot and private pilot were conducting a personal, local flight in a single-engine, amateur-built airplane. During takeoff, the private pilot applied full power and began to climb the airplane. During climbout, about 400 ft above ground level, the pilots noticed a total and abrupt loss of engine power. Following unsuccessful attempts to regain power, the airline transport pilot executed a forced landing to an uneven field, during which the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. Examination and testing of the engine and fuel system components revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilots could have checked fuel system before takeoff to prevent power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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