N5647F – ALON A-2A – 2011-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

On July 31, 2011, a Alon A-2A (N5647F) was involved in an incident near Rolfe, IA. 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 pilot's decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.

The pilot reported that the engine began to lose power during cruise flight. He applied carburetor heat and engine power was restored. Approximately 5 minutes later, the engine again began to lose power. The pilot applied carburetor heat and the engine power increased; however, the pilot was concerned the engine was not developing full power. He elected to make a precautionary landing on a road, but during the landing approach he noted power lines and a fence bordering the road. The pilot decided the road was not suitable for landing. Concerned that the engine was not performing well enough to execute a go-around, the pilot elected to continue the landing into a nearby cornfield.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA532. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5647F.