Accident Details
On October 11, 2024, at 1820 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28, registration N5006W, was substantially damaged during an accident near Louisville, Kentucky. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The private pilot sustained minor injuries, the flight instructor sustained serious injuries, and two individuals in an automobile received minor injuries.
Incident Sequence
According to the private pilot, the purpose of the flight was familiarization and a check out in the airplane. After approximately one hour of flight time, the flight began returning to the departure airport. While on final approach to land, the engine experienced a complete loss of power. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and executed a forced landing onto a grass median adjacent to a nearby road. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted a light pole and an automobile, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Wreckage Examination
The wreckage was retained for examination.