Piper PA 34-220T N4136D accident near Sugar Grove, Illinois

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB analysis

The private pilot of the multi-engine airplane reported that, shortly after takeoff, the right engine experienced a partial loss of power and the airplane yawed to the right. The airplane entered the clouds about 1,100 ft msl and became more difficult to control. The pilot lowered the nose to increase airspeed and the airplane exited the cloud layer in a nose-down, right-wing-low attitude. He stated that he corrected the airplane's attitude and landed in a corn field. Examination of the airplane, engines, and the right engine fuel controls revealed no anomalies. Based on the available evidence, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN18LA008 for the full record.