July 22, 2012, Pickens, S.C., Cirrus Design Corp. SR22

The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing at 1705 Eastern time. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.A few minutes after departure and while in initial climb, engine rpm began to rise rapidly, associated with an engine oil pressure warning. The pilot performed remedial actions and thought he had a propeller overspeed condition, so he reduced throttle; however, rpm remained high. He secured the engine, declared an emergency with ATC and turned toward a nearby airport. As the pilot added flaps, the airplane began to feel “mushy.” As the airplane descended through 1000 feet, he deployed the airframe parachute and the airplane settled into trees.

Key Takeaways:

• Shortly after departure, an airplane experienced a rapid increase in engine RPM and an oil pressure warning, leading the pilot to secure the engine and declare an emergency.
• During the subsequent forced landing attempt, the pilot deployed the airframe parachute after the airplane began to feel "mushy."
• The aircraft settled into trees, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
• Despite the substantial damage, the commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured in the incident.

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