The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1500 Eastern time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during initial climb. The Flight Instructor and Commercial pilot aboard were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While at 3500 feet, a simulated engine failure was performed. The simulation ended with a recovery at 700 feet. As the airplane climbed past 1700 feet, the engine lost power then failed. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful, and the CFI performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplanes left wing struck a tree stump. Initial examination did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions.
July 3, 2007, Winnsboro, S.C., Mooney M20E
The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1500 Eastern time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during initial climb. The Flight Instructor and Commercial pilot aboard were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While at 3500 feet, a simulated engine failure was performed. The simulation ended with a recovery at 700 feet. As the airplane climbed past 1700 feet, the engine lost power then failed. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful, and the CFI performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplanes left wing struck a tree stump. Initial examination did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane suffered a real engine failure during initial climb, shortly after a simulated engine failure exercise, necessitating a forced landing.
- The forced landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, but both the Flight Instructor and Commercial pilot aboard were uninjured.
- Initial examination of the engine did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions.
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