Casualties unknown

Training Flight Crash After Engine Shutdown and Runway Incursion (N2155P)

Georgetown, TX, US

On July 13, 1986, a Piper PA-23-150 (registration N2155P) was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a multi-engine instructor rating lesson, an engine failed to restart after a simulated shutdown. On final approach, another aircraft landed and did not clear the runway. A single-engine go-around was attempted but control was lost, resulting in a crash.

Incident Summary

A training flight intended for a multi-engine instructor rating ended in a crash after an engine restart failure and a runway incursion. The instructor was teaching the student pilot an engine shutdown procedure. Following the shutdown, the engine would not restart. The instructor elected to land at the nearest airport.

Sequence of Events

While on final approach to the airport, another aircraft landed on the same runway and subsequently did not clear the runway when requested. The instructor then initiated a single-engine go-around with the landing gear extended. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude or airspeed. Control was lost, and the aircraft began to roll over. The left wing struck the ground first, followed by a cartwheel to the right. The aircraft came to rest 75 feet from the end of the runway.

Investigation Findings

FAA examination of the engine starter disclosed no mechanical failure. No other causal factors were identified in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34177. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.