Summary
On October 01, 2010, a Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean CHRISTAVIA MK 1 (N9049S) was involved in an incident near Nappanee, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The pilot reported that after takeoff, about 250 feet above ground level (agl), the engine "suddenly cut out." 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 post accident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure or malfunction.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9049S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that after takeoff, about 250 feet above ground level (agl), the engine "suddenly cut out." 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 post accident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The pilot noted that his intention was to stay in the airport traffic pattern in order to practice takeoffs and landings because it had been approximately 6 months since he had flown the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA002