N32729

Substantial
Serious

Piper PA-28-140S/N: 28-7525103

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 21, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA056
Location
East Killingly, CT
Event ID
20060223X00222
Coordinates
41.855834, -71.817222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N32729
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7525103
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PELTIER PAUL B
Address
112 BETHEL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GRISWOLD
State / Zip Code
CT 06351-8901
Country
United States

Analysis

After conducting maneuvers during a flight review, the flight instructor reduced the engine power to idle in order to simulate an engine failure. The pilot/owner subsequently picked a field to perform the simulated forced landing to, and completed the emergency checklist. About 100 feet above the ground, the pilot asked the flight instructor if he could "have the power back." The flight instructor agreed, and the pilot subsequently increased engine power. During the climb, the airplane struck trees, then impacted the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical problems associated with the airplane, and reported that the engine was operating normally.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA056