The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0925 Pacific time, following a reported loss of engine power during a missed approach. The instrument-rated private pilot and one of his two passengers sustained serious injuries; one passenger sustained minor injuries. Instrument conditions prevailed. The pilot was cleared for the VOR-A approach. According to a passenger in the airplane, the pilot attempted to abort the approach and initiate a climb when the engine “did not react normally.” The pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby road. Shortly after, the airplane struck trees and the ground.
November 27, 2008, Porterville, Calif., Raytheon Aircraft Company G36
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0925 Pacific time, following a reported loss of engine power during a missed approach. The instrument-rated private pilot and one of his two passengers sustained serious injuries; one passenger sustained minor injuries. Instrument conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and its occupants were injured after impacting terrain during a forced landing attempt.
- The incident occurred following a reported loss of engine power during a missed approach in instrument conditions.
- The instrument-rated pilot attempted to abort the approach and initiate a climb when the engine did not react normally, leading to a forced landing attempt on a nearby road, but the airplane struck trees and the ground.
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