The airplane experienced a loss of engine power at 1815 Eastern time while descending for a landing. Visual conditions prevailed; the airplane received substantial damage and the Private pilot reported minor injuries. While descending through 6000 feet, the pilot heard a pop sound and the engine began to run rough with partial power. The pilot declared an emergency and requested a clearance direct to the nearest airport. After a 180-degree turn and descending through clouds, the pilot observed the airport straight ahead. The pilot descended over the airport to lose altitude and turned on final approach, but the engine quit at 300 feet. Unable to reach the airport, the pilot initiated a forced landing to an open field.
May 10, 2006, Hemingway, S.C. / Piper PA-28-180
The airplane experienced a loss of engine power at 1815 Eastern time while descending for a landing. Visual conditions prevailed; the airplane received substantial damage and the Private pilot reported minor injuries. While descending through 6000 feet, the pilot heard a pop sound and the engine began to run rough with partial power. The pilot declared an emergency and requested a clearance direct to the nearest airport. After a 180-degree turn and descending through clouds, the pilot observed the airport straight ahead. The pilot descended over the airport to lose altitude and turned on final approach, but the engine quit at 300 feet. Unable to reach the airport, the pilot initiated a for...
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a loss of engine power and partial failure during descent, leading the private pilot to declare an emergency and divert.
- The engine completely failed at 300 feet, preventing the pilot from reaching the airport.
- The pilot performed a forced landing in an open field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane and minor injuries.
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