NTSB Reports: August 2015

At about 1730 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field following total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.About 15 minutes after adding 30 gallons of fuel at an en-route fuel stop and while cruising at 3500 feet msl, the engine lost all power. Emergency procedures werent successful and the pilot selected a field for an emergency landing due to utility wires surrounding the adjacent roads. The touchdown was normal, but the field included rough terrain, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing before the airplane came to rest upright.

Key Takeaways:

• Multiple incidents involved a loss of engine power during various flight phases, often leading to forced landings or crashes.
• Accidents stemmed from a range of other causes including control difficulties, propeller failures, post-maintenance issues, in-flight fires, and challenging takeoff/landing conditions.
• A significant portion of the reported events resulted in substantial aircraft damage or destruction.
• Tragically, many accidents led to fatalities for pilots and/or passengers.

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