Probable cause
A sudden loss of all engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the preflight, engine start, taxi and initial takeoff were normal. Shortly after retracting the landing gear, while still over the runway, the engine lost all power. The airplane descended back to the runway, landed hard, and skidded to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower and aft fuselage.
Postaccident examination of the fuel system and engine after recovery of the wreckage revealed no evidence of a preexisting mechanical failure or anomaly. There was an adequate supply of fuel on board. The reason for the sudden loss of engine power was not determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA24LA161 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Sanford, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Orlando Sanford International (SFB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Navion Navion B
- N-number
- N5429K
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1951
- 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.