Diamond DA20 N964CT

Summary

On 11 April 2009 at about 22:20 local time, a Diamond DA20 registered N964CT, operated by Wings of Eagles School of Flight, was involved in an accident near Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 April 2009 at 22:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States

Nearest airport

Bomar Field-Shelbyville Muni (SYI)

Coordinates

35.5556, -86.4389

Aircraft

Diamond DA20

Registration

N964CT

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Wings of Eagles School of Flight

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Smyrna → Smyrna

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA09LA239

2 people were seriously injured.

A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The student pilot was practicing stop-and-go landings on runway 36 under the supervision of his flight instructor. Shortly after the fourth takeoff, a reduction in engine power was observed with the throttle in the full open position. The instructor took control of the airplane and attempted a left hand turn to land on runway 18. The engine did not regain full power and a forced landing was made on airport property, short of runway 18. The airplane collided with a drainage ditch during the landing and was substantially damaged. Examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any evidence of a pre-existing mechanical malfunction or failure. During a post-accident test run, the engine started normally and produced rated horsepower with no hesitation or interruption in power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.