On July 30, 1992, a Cessna 411 (registration N136CH) operated by Jump West, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lehi, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VMC, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO LOWER THE FLAPS AND LANDING GEAR FOR THE FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot ferrying an aircraft after annual inspection experienced a right engine failure while performing fuel system checks at low altitude. Attempts to restart led to loss of altitude and airspeed, and a forced landing in an open field with gear and flaps retracted.
Flight Details
The aircraft was being ferried back to its base following an annual inspection. During the flight, the pilot was engaged in conducting fuel system checks while flying at a low altitude above ground level (AGL).
Engine Failure
While performing these checks, the right engine ceased operating. The pilot then lost both altitude and airspeed as he attempted to restart the failed engine. In the process of trying to restore power, he increased the throttle on the left engine. This action caused the aircraft to begin rolling.
Forced Landing
To counteract the roll, the pilot reduced power on the left engine and executed a forced landing in an open field. The landing was performed with the landing gear and flaps in the retracted position.