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January 20, 2008 · Cessna U206F · N8JZ

Kissimmee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N8JZ
Operator
Edwin L Guillet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08LA043

The pilot stated that the engine "failed" during initial climb, while turning from crosswind leg to downwind leg for the runway. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. He subsequently made a forced landing in a heavily wooded area. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

On January 20, 2008, at 1630 eastern standard time, a Cessna U206F, N8JZ, lost engine power while on downwind and made a forced landing in a wooded area at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Orlando, Florida. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the airline transport pilot, and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The airplane was registered to and operated by the airline transport pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from ISM at 1620. The pilot stated that he departed ISM with the intention of making a couple of "circuits" in the pattern. The first flight was uneventful and he made a full stop landing. During the second takeoff, as he turned from crosswind to downwind, the engine "failed." The pilot stated that he "switched the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, checked full mixture, full props and full throttle. He then checked left magneto, right magneto, both and start, aux fuel pump and emergency fuel pump." He said that at that point, engine power was not restored, and he made a "Mayday, Mayday" call before making a forced landing in a heavily wooded area. An airframe and powerplant mechanic, under the supervision of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, examined the airplane. During the examination the engine was started and run-up to 2,700 rpm for 15 minutes. A magneto check was conducted, and no anomalies were noted. The fuel selector was switched to each tank and no anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportKissimmee Muni (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN8JZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdwin L Guillet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data