Engine failure leads to off-airport landing

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Pawnee. Injuries: None. Location: Bainbridge, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was performing a training aerial application over a farm when the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field and the airplane hit a tree. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 25th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.