The airplane was substantially damaged at noon local time when it impacted terrain during a forced landing. The private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While en route at 4500 feet, the pilot heard a “loud pop” and the engine began losing power. The pilot notified ATC. He was vectored to a nearby airport, but was unable to reach it and performed a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane nosed over.
June 8, 2010, Lucedale, Miss., Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee
The airplane was substantially damaged at noon local time when it impacted terrain during a forced landing. The private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot performed a forced landing after the airplane's engine experienced a "loud pop" and lost power.
- The airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over during the landing in a field, but the pilot was not injured.
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