NTSB Reports: August 2015

At about 1730 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field following total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.About 15 minutes after adding 30 gallons of fuel at an en-route fuel stop and while cruising at 3500 feet msl, the engine lost all power. Emergency procedures werent successful and the pilot selected a field for an emergency landing due to utility wires surrounding the adjacent roads. The touchdown was normal, but the field included rough terrain, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing before the airplane came to rest upright.

Key Takeaways:

• Multiple incidents involved total or partial loss of engine power, often resulting in forced landings and substantial aircraft damage.
• Loss of control during takeoff, climb, or maneuvering was a critical factor in several accidents, some leading to in-flight breakups or fatal impacts.
• Operational errors, including a propeller strike during aircraft loading and fuel contamination, also contributed to incidents.
• Other mechanical failures such as in-flight fires, propeller separation, and landing gear collapses were reported across various aircraft types.

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