Pilot Debrief

GINGERICH ALTON & SLAGEL DEAN CHRISTAVIA MK 1 near Nappanee, IN — 2010-10-01

Final reportCEN11CA002
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Date
2010-10-01
Location
Nappanee, IN, USA
Airport
C03
Aircraft
GINGERICH ALTON & SLAGEL DEAN CHRISTAVIA MK 1
Registration
N9049S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after takeoff, about 250 feet above ground level (agl), the engine experienced a total loss of power. He reduced the throttle to idle and attempted to land on the runway; however, there was not enough distance remaining. He subsequently pushed the throttle forward and the engine regained power. As the airplane reached approximately 250 feet agl, the engine lost power again. The pilot subsequently set up for a forced landing to a harvested corn field immediately west of the airport. The airplane nosed over during the emergency landing. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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