On October 31, 1990, a Piper PA-36-285 (registration N9926P) operated by Potters Flyers, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Osteen, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application flight, the engine failed at 100 ft AGL. The pilot evaded wires but the left wing struck terrain, destroying the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The cause of power loss could not be determined.
Accident Details
A commercial pilot departed from a private airstrip to conduct an aerial application flight. Visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed.
The pilot stated that while maneuvering at approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL) to make an aerial application spray run of chemicals to the south, the engine quit. The pilot took evasive action to clear wires, but the left wing subsequently collided with the terrain.
The airplane was destroyed. The commercial pilot was not injured.
Engine Examination
An engine teardown analysis was conducted. The cause for the total loss of engine power could not be determined.
What happened in the 31 Oct 1990 Piper PA-36-285 accident near Osteen, FL?
During an aerial application flight, the engine failed at 100 ft AGL. The pilot evaded wires but the left wing struck terrain, destroying the airplane. The pilot was uninjured. The cause of power loss could not be determined.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1990 Piper PA-36-285 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Oct 1990 involved a Piper PA-36-285, registration N9926P, operated by Potters Flyers, Inc., at Osteen, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
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