Pilot Debrief

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20-A1 near Pompano Beach, FL — 2011-01-14

Final reportERA11LA114
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Date
2011-01-14
Location
Pompano Beach, FL, USA
Airport
PMP
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20-A1
Registration
N840DF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The purpose of the flight was to perform three touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The pilot observed no discrepancies during her preflight inspection of the airplane or during the first takeoff and landing. During the second takeoff, about 100 feet above the runway, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a grassy area adjacent to the runway, and, during the landing roll, the airplane's nose landing gear struck a berm. During a postaccident operational test, the engine started on the first attempt and ran for 15 minutes with no anomalies.

NTSB coding

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