Probable cause
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB analysis
The accident flight was the airplane’s first flight after its annual maintenance inspection was completed. The pilot stated that the pretakeoff engine run-up was normal; however, during the takeoff, the engine started to "sputter”; the pilot continued the flight straight ahead, but the engine subsequently lost total power, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a grassy area. Examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any abnormalities that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA661 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 27, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Kenosha Regional (KENW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Lake LA4
- N-number
- N1127L
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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