The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 1853 Central time upon impact with terrain. The private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot and passenger were performing a post-maintenance test flight and were returning to the airfield. While descending through 2500 feet msl, the airplanes engine abruptly lost all power. The pilot switched fuel tanks and attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. The pilot chose an open field in which to land, but his descent angle placed him in the path of a row of trees. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to avoid the trees, but subsequently impacted terrain.
May 17, 2010, Spring Branch, Texas, Cessna P206B
The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 1853 Central time upon impact with terrain. The private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot and passenger were performing a post-maintenance test flight and were returning to the airfield. While descending through 2500 feet msl, the airplanes engine abruptly lost all power.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced substantial damage and minor injuries to its occupants after an engine power loss during a post-maintenance test flight.
- The engine abruptly lost all power while descending, and the pilot's attempts to restart it and switch fuel tanks were unsuccessful.
- During an emergency landing attempt in an open field, the pilot maneuvered to avoid trees but subsequently impacted the terrain.
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