The aircraft lost engine power during final approach and collided with the ground at 1545 Eastern time. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed; the solo pilot was uninjured. The pilot later stated that, at about 100 feet agl, he reduced power to idle and the engine quit. He then made a forced landing short of the runway.
January 3, 2008, Stevensville, Md., C.A. P2002 Sierra Experimental
The aircraft lost engine power during final approach and collided with the ground at 1545 Eastern time. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed; the solo pilot was uninjured. The pilot later stated that, at about 100 feet agl, he reduced power to idle and the engine quit. He then made a forced landing short of the runway.
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft experienced engine power loss during final approach and crashed, resulting in substantial damage to the plane but no injuries to the solo pilot.
- The pilot reported that the engine quit after he reduced power to idle at approximately 100 feet above ground level, leading to a forced landing short of the runway.
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