Accident Overview
On October 8, 2019, at approximately 1445 central daylight time, a Beech A36 airplane, registration N396JG, sustained substantial damage during an accident near Waukesha, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
Flight and Sequence of Events
According to information obtained by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors, the airplane departed Waukesha County Airport (KUES), Waukesha, Wisconsin, using runway 18. About 200 feet above ground level, while still over the departure end of the runway, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway but overran the departure end. The airplane continued over an embankment and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
Post-Accident Examination
The airplane was equipped with an Allison 250-B17F/2 engine via Supplemental Type Certificate on February 15, 2003. The engine was examined on the airframe before being removed for a detailed examination. Examination of the engine did not find any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power. The propeller overspeed governor and propeller power turbine governor were also tested, and no anomalies were detected with either governor.