At about 2030 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power from both engines. Night instrument conditions prevailed for the non-revenue positioning flight. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized for observation. At 2035, nearby weather included wind from 260 degrees at four knots; visibility three statute miles and an overcast sky at 300 feet.
December 26, 2005, Marshall, Minn. / Piper PA-31-350 Navajo
At about 2030 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power from both engines. Night instrument conditions prevailed for the non-revenue positioning flight. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized for observation. At 2035, nearby weather included wind from 260 degrees at four knots; visibility three statute miles and an overcast sky at 300 feet....
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot minor injuries after a night-time forced landing due to an in-flight loss of power from both engines.
- The incident occurred during a non-revenue positioning flight conducted under instrument meteorological conditions.
- Adverse weather conditions, including low visibility and an overcast sky at 300 feet, prevailed at the time of the crash.
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