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January 21, 2006 · Piper PA-28-140 · N32729
East Killingly, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
East Killingly, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N32729
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA056
After conducting maneuvers during a flight review, the flight instructor reduced the engine power to idle in order to simulate an engine failure. The pilot/owner subsequently picked a field to perform the simulated forced landing to, and completed the emergency checklist. About 100 feet above the ground, the pilot asked the flight instructor if he could "have the power back." The flight instructor agreed, and the pilot subsequently increased engine power. During the climb, the airplane struck trees, then impacted the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical problems associated with the airplane, and reported that the engine was operating normally.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
After conducting maneuvers during a flight review, the flight instructor reduced the engine power to idle in order to simulate an engine failure. The pilot/owner subsequently picked a field to perform the simulated forced landing to, and completed the emergency checklist. About 100 feet above the ground, the pilot asked the flight instructor if he could "have the power back." The flight instructor agreed, and the pilot subsequently increased engine power. During the climb, the airplane struck trees, then impacted the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical problems associated with the airplane, and reported that the engine was operating normally.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:53 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN32729
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0