At about 1245 Eastern time, the airplane overran the runway and impacted a ditch. Visual conditions prevailed. The Private pilot reported no injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot subsequently stated that during the downwind leg, he observed the engine oil pressure caution light illuminate. A moment later, the engine lost total power. He declared an emergency to ATC and landed long. The airplane overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch before coming to a stop.
March 18, 2006, Orlando, Fla. / Cirrus SR20
At about 1245 Eastern time, the airplane overran the runway and impacted a ditch. Visual conditions prevailed. The Private pilot reported no injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot subsequently stated that during the downwind leg, he observed the engine oil pressure caution light illuminate. A moment later, the engine lost total power. He declared an emergency to ATC and landed long. The airplane overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch before coming to a stop....
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot experienced an engine power loss shortly after an oil pressure caution light illuminated during the downwind leg.
- After declaring an emergency, the pilot landed long, causing the airplane to overrun the runway.
- The airplane impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage, though the pilot reported no injuries.
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