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April 8, 1994 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N881GK

Englewood, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N881GK
Operator
P C Flyers
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW94LA120

THE FLIGHT TOOK OFF AT 1210 WITH 90 GALS OF FUEL ONBOARD. AS THE PILOTS WERE PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE CFI ASSUMED CONTROL AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN AREA WEST OF THE RUNWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR A FENCE. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE FENCE, THEN COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN. THE ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES WERE LATER FUNCTIONALLY CHECKED AND TESTED; NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.

NTSB Probable Cause

A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On April 8, 1994, at 1317 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T, N881GK, was destroyed during a forced landing near Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and commercial pilot receiving instruction sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flight. The following is based on the pilot/operator report. The airplane had 90 gallons of fuel onboard prior to its 1210 departure. After performing various maneuvers in the practice area, the pilots returned to the airport for takeoffs and landings. The second pilot said that the engine was not producing sufficient power while on the crosswind leg. The CFI noted the throttle was fully open but the engine was producing only 2400 RPM and 30 inches of manifold pressure. He assumed control of the airplane while the pilot receiving instruction made sure the fuel pump was on, switched to the left tank, and advised the tower of their predicament. The CFI attempted to land west of the runway but the airplane struck a fence and impacted terrain in a field about 1,000 feet north of the departure end of runway 35L. The engine and accessories were later functionally checked and tested. No discrepancies were found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:17 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN881GK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorP C Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:19
Weather SourceWFAC

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