NTSB Reports: October 2015

At about 1745 Central time, the airplane lost engine power shortly after takeoff. The airplane impacted trees and was substantially damaged. The solo private pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.The FAA reported the pilot was doing touch-and-goes. The engine lost power and the airplane impacted trees and terrain about a mile southeast of the airport. The airplanes empennage separated from the fuselage, and there was heavy damage to the right wing and fuselage.

Key Takeaways:

• Many incidents involved a loss of engine power or significant engine malfunction, occurring during various flight phases from takeoff to cruise.
• A substantial number of accidents happened during the critical phases of takeoff and landing, leading to runway excursions, impacts shortly after departure, or collisions with ground equipment.
• Challenging conditions such as night flight, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) for VFR pilots, or suspected pilot incapacitation contributed to several fatal accidents.

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