Probable cause
A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the engine rpm had increased and oil pressure was zero. While returning to the airport the engine lost all power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a field.
About 8 months prior to the accident, all six cylinders were replaced. Examination of the engine revealed the engine was seized and would not rotate. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
The engine was not made available for an NTSB postaccident examination.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA21LA174 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 6, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Arcadia, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Arcadia Muni (X06)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech A36
- N-number
- N18394
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1977
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.