At about 2012 Eastern time, the aircraft collided with brush then nosed over during a forced landing to a road, following loss of engine power. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged; the Private pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilot stated the fuel tanks were filled prior to takeoff. After takeoff and with the fuel selector positioned to the left tank, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. He reduced throttle, turned the fuel pump on and noted there was fuel pressure, then increased throttle, placed the mixture control to the full-rich position, moved the fuel selector to the right tank, and pumped the primer but was unable to restore engine power. He initiated a descent for a forced landing on a road but a car pulled onto the roadway. He pulled up to clear the car and headed for the left side of the road. The airplane collided with brush, then nosed over.
February 16, 2006, Lehigh Acres, Fla. / Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
At about 2012 Eastern time, the aircraft collided with brush then nosed over during a forced landing to a road, following loss of engine power. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged; the Private pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilot stated the fuel tanks were filled prior to takeoff. After takeoff and with the fuel selector positioned to the left tank, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. He reduced throttle, turned the fuel pump on and noted there was fuel pressure, then increased throttle, placed the mixture control to the full-rich position, moved the fuel selector to the right tank, and pumped the primer but was unable to rest...
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to attempt a forced landing on a road.
- Despite troubleshooting efforts, engine power was not restored, and the pilot had to maneuver to avoid a car on the roadway during the descent.
- The aircraft subsequently collided with brush and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the plane and minor injuries to the pilot and passenger.
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