August 17, 2012, Ruleton, Kan., Beech A36 Bonanza

At about 1350 Mountain time, the pilot made a forced landing, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Shortly after leveling off at 8000 feet msl, engine rpm increased to redline. The pilot was able to reduce power to 2700 rpm but was unable to maintain altitude. He made a forced landing in a field, During the landing, the left wing struck terrain and separated from the fuselage.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot executed a forced landing in a field after the aircraft's engine RPM increased to redline and he was unable to maintain altitude.
The airplane sustained substantial damage, including the separation of its left wing, during the landing.
Despite the significant damage to the aircraft, the pilot and two passengers onboard were not injured.

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At about 1350 Mountain time, the pilot made a forced landing, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

Shortly after leveling off at 8000 feet msl, engine rpm increased to redline. The pilot was able to reduce power to 2700 rpm but was unable to maintain altitude. He made a forced landing in a field, During the landing, the left wing struck terrain and separated from the fuselage.