Accident
On September 22, 2022, about 1530 central daylight time, a Commander 114TC airplane, registered as N495TC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Savoy, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the airplane shuddered after completing maneuvers in a local practice area. When the shudder recurred, he realized the engine was “barely running.” Despite efforts to restore engine power, the engine did not recover. The pilot lowered the landing gear and executed a forced landing to a highway. During the landing, the airplane encountered a highway median area, resulting in damage to the outboard portion of the right wing and the right aileron.
Examination
On-scene observation indicated that the wing fuel tanks appeared to be full. A postrecovery examination of the engine and airframe fuel system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal engine operation.