Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Atchison, KS — 2010-05-29

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Date
2010-05-29
Location
Atchison, KS, USA
Airport
K59
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N76287
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff the airplane's engine suddenly lost power. The pilot applied carburetor heat and switched fuel tanks; however, the engine did not restart. The pilot elected to conduct a forced landing along a road. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained structural damage. An examination of the airplane and engine was conducted; however, no abnormalities were found with either the airframe or engine that could account for the loss of engine power. While weather conditions for carburetor icing were noted as “moderate or serious icing - cruise or descent power range” at the time of the accident, the investigation was unable to determine the cause of the power loss.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked fuel levels before takeoff to ensure adequate fuel.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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