At 23:22 central time, a Piper PA-46-310P made a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Gainesville. The pilot was not injured. The pilot told investigators that when he was approximately 15 to 20 miles north of Gainesville the airplane experienced a severe vibration. The engine oil pressure began to rise, then dropped, and the engine lost power. The pilot declared an emergency to Gainesville Municipal Airport Tower and attempted to land at GLE. The airplane came to rest in a grassy field approximately 200 yards from the runway threshold. Investigators found a large hole in the engine crankcase between the #3 and #5 cylinders.
Nov. 26, Gainesville, Texas / Piper Malibu
At 23:22 central time, a Piper PA-46-310P made a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Gainesville. The pilot was not injured. The pilot told investigators that when he was approximately 15 to 20 miles north of Gainesville the airplane experienced a severe vibration. The engine oil pressure began to rise, then dropped, and the engine lost power. The pilot declared an emergency to Gainesville Municipal Airport Tower and attempted to land at GLE. The airplane came to rest in a grassy field approximately 200 yards from the runway threshold. Investigators found a large hole in the engine crankcase between the #3 and #5 cylinders....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-46-310P made a forced landing near Gainesville following a sudden loss of engine power, preceded by severe vibration and fluctuating oil pressure.
- The pilot, who was uninjured, declared an emergency and successfully landed the aircraft in a grassy field approximately 200 yards from the runway threshold.
- Investigators later discovered a large hole in the engine crankcase, located between the #3 and #5 cylinders, indicating a catastrophic engine failure.
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