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A remarkable report . Some superb aeronautical detective-work by the AAIU. 3 separate faults combined to cause a power loss at a critical time for a student pilot - who fortunately followed Bob Hoover's sage advice 'fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible - it hurts less' :-)
- If something is wrong investigate - it is highly unlikely to fix itself! - Have you practiced engine failures - - recently? - - realistically? (ie right down to low level and not simply going around at 500 ft) Think about a partial/intermittent failure or a power loss - can often be more dangerous than a total failure - is it possibly better to shut down when committed and concentrate on a forced landing? Great discussion here: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/may/17/inside-a-p-51-engine-out-off-airport-landing - Have you thought about the 'real world' glide capability of your aircraft following an engine failure? - - Especially if the prop is windmilling... - - NB its likely to be MUCH 'draggier' than a glide with an engine at idle! - It is highly likely that around 70 % of all engine failure incidents/accidents that have occurred in the past 20 years in Ireland have resulted in failure to reach the intended landing area. |