Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The complete loss of power due to the separation of the magneto ground lead and the rough and unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On May 27, 2000, at 1330 mountain daylight time, a Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E power glider, N35LP, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after takeoff near Hurricane, Utah. The private pilot was not injured. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this local area flight.
According to the pilot, the engine lost all power during initial climb following takeoff and he conducted a forced landing in a rough field. Damage was incurred to the tail boom, left wing, and landing gear.
Examination of the engine by the pilot provided evidence that the ground lead to the magneto had separated.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN00LA096