Flight History
On the morning of August 28, 2014, a Cessna 210L aircraft, registration D-EBAM, was prepared for a navigation training flight between Cascais (LPCS) and Faro (LPFR), including two ILS approach maneuvers at Faro, with a subsequent return to Cascais. The aircraft took off at 09:45 UTC with an instructor pilot and a student pilot on board.
During the return flight, while descending to flight level FL070 near Comporta at the request of air traffic services, the engine stopped delivering power. The instructor pilot initiated anomaly resolution procedures and turned toward the Comporta area. After approximately 15 seconds, the engine resumed normal operation, and the instructor decided to continue the flight to the destination.
Near Espichel at about 3,300 feet, the engine failed again. The instructor experienced difficulty restarting it and declared an emergency to air traffic services, preparing the aircraft for a forced landing between Lagoa de Albufeira and Fonte da Telha. During subsequent attempts to restore engine operation, the engine restarted, and the crew climbed to 4,000 feet, coordinating with air traffic services to maintain that altitude until Carcavelos.
On final approach to runway 35 at Cascais, the aircraft's energy state required strong braking. This resulted in one of the main landing gear tires bursting. The aircraft came to a stop on the runway at 12:33 UTC.
Injuries and Damage
Both occupants exited the aircraft unharmed. The aircraft sustained minor damage to its main landing gear tires.
Investigation
The former GPIAA (now GPIAAF) was notified and initiated a safety investigation in accordance with EU Regulation No. 996/2010 and Portuguese Decree-Law No. 318/99. Due to resource constraints, the investigation was not completed until the activation of GPIAAF in 2017. The investigation team concluded that the event had low complexity and limited extractable safety learning. This summary report concludes the investigation, disseminating relevant findings and recommendations to prevent recurrence.