Pilot Debrief

BEECH A36 near Arcadia, FL — 2021-04-06

Final reportERA21LA174
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Date
2021-04-06
Location
Arcadia, FL, USA
Airport
X06
Aircraft
BEECH A36
Registration
N18394
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the engine rpm had increased and oil pressure was zero. While returning to the airport the engine lost all power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. About 8 months prior to the accident, all six cylinders were replaced. Examination of the engine revealed the engine was seized and would not rotate. The reason for the loss of power was not determined. The engine was not made available for an NTSB postaccident examination.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after noticing engine issues.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents7

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