Incident Overview
On October 21, 2010, at 1400 central daylight time, a Piper PA-46-500TP airplane, registration N767TP, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) in Olathe, Kansas. The flight was conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a post-maintenance test flight, with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of approximately 150 to 200 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot moved the power control lever full forward and full aft without any effect on engine power. The pilot then pulled the Manual Override (MOR) lever, at which point engine power was restored. The pilot was able to return to the airport and land without further incident. During the recovery, the engine experienced an over-temperature event.
Post-Incident Examination
The airframe, engine, fuel control unit, propeller overspeed governor, and related systems were examined. No anomalies were noted that would have precluded normal operation. Fuel samples from the incident airplane were tested and found to be within specifications.
Conclusion
The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.