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 was substantially damaged and its occupants injured after a reported loss of engine power during a missed approach in instrument conditions.
- The instrument-rated private pilot attempted to abort the approach and climb, but the engine reportedly failed to react normally, prompting a forced landing attempt.
- The airplane subsequently struck trees and the ground, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot and one passenger, and minor injuries to another passenger.
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