Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA46-500TP near Port Mansfield, TX — 2010-10-29

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Date
2010-10-29
Location
Port Mansfield, TX, USA
Airport
T05
Aircraft
PIPER PA46-500TP
Registration
N234PM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff the engine lost power momentarily, just before losing power completely. The pilot performed an emergency landing in a nearby field. The airplane sustained substantial damage during the forced landing. The airframe, engine, and engine accessories were examined. Fuel was noted at the engine, and no anomalies were revealed that would have contributed to the accident. The cause of the loss of power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after initial power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents7

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