GINGERICH ALTON & SLAGEL DEAN CHRISTAVIA MK 1
Nappanee, IN — October 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA002 |
| Event ID | 20101004X45616 |
| Location | Nappanee, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.44611, -85.93472 |
| Airport | Nappanee Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GINGERICH ALTON & SLAGEL DEAN |
| Model | CHRISTAVIA MK 1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after takeoff, about 250 feet above ground level (agl), the engine "suddenly cut out." He reduced the throttle to idle and attempted to land on the runway; however, there was not enough distance remaining. He subsequently pushed the throttle forward and the engine regained power. As the airplane reached approximately 250 feet agl, the engine lost power again. The pilot subsequently set up for a forced landing to a harvested corn field immediately west of the airport. The airplane nosed over during the emergency landing. A post accident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The pilot noted that his intention was to stay in the airport traffic pattern in order to practice takeoffs and landings because it had been approximately 6 months since he had flown the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.