Partial Loss of Engine Power Results in Emergency Landing and Gear Collapse (N2033N)

Accident Overview

Shortly after the pilot leveled the aircraft at 200 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine experienced a significant partial loss of power. The pilot determined that the aircraft could not maintain flight and initiated an emergency landing on rough, uneven terrain. During the landing, the right wing contacted the terrain, causing the aircraft to spin around. The main landing gear collapsed during this sequence of events.

Investigation Findings

The subsequent investigation focused on the engine and related systems. No evidence of any malfunction or anomaly other than the identified failure was found. The examination revealed that the right magneto gear drive shaft had sheared. This failure was determined to be the direct cause of the partial loss of engine power.