Engine failure during missed approach leads to terrain impact

No fatalities • Ardmore, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a dual engine power loss during a missed approach, resulting in an impact with rising terrain and obstacles.

What happened

While performing a missed approach, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous loss of power to both engines. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to navigate the aircraft toward the only available landing area. The surrounding environment was characterized by rising terrain, fences, and dense trees.

Prior to this specific incident, the flight had successfully completed a landing at a different airport located within the same town. The mission for this flight was a ferry operation, intended to transport the plane to a maintenance facility for the purpose of repairing a known fuel leak in the wing structure.

Findings

  • The flight was interrupted by a total loss of power to both engines during the missed approach phase.
  • The terrain features, including trees and fences, presented significant obstacles during the emergency descent.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during a missed approach procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-02-10 Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident near Ardmore, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced a dual engine power loss during a missed approach, resulting in an impact with rising terrain and obstacles.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-02-10 Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-02-10 involved a Swearingen SA26T Merlin II, registration N34UA, operated by James B. Heth, at Ardmore, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during a missed approach procedure.

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