At 1345 Eastern time, the aircraft was substantially damaged during a forced landing. The Private pilot sustained minor injuries; visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, the airplane began to lose power after a descent from 3000 feet to 1500. The pilot adjusted the propeller control to the full forward position and increased throttle but the engine continued to lose power and RPM, and the pilot was unable to arrest the airplanes descent. The engine and an electronic engine-monitoring instrument were retained for further examination.
September 7, 2006, South Windsor, Conn. / Beech F33A Bonanza
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after its engine began to lose power following a descent from 3000 to 1500 feet.
- The pilot, who received minor injuries, attempted to regain power by adjusting the propeller control and increasing throttle but was unsuccessful in arresting the aircraft's descent.
- The engine and an electronic engine-monitoring instrument were retained for further examination to determine the cause of the power loss.
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