HURRICANE, UT, USA
N35LP
Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E
During initial climb following takeoff on a local area flight, the power glider's engine lost all power and the pilot conducted a forced landing to rough, uneven terrain causing damage to the tail cone, left wing, and landing gear. Examination of the engine provided evidence that the magneto ground lead had separated.
On May 27, 2000, at 1330 mountain daylight time, a Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E power glider, N35LP, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after takeoff near Hurricane, Utah. The private pilot was not injured. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this local area flight. According to the pilot, the engine lost all power during initial climb following takeoff and he conducted a forced landing in a rough field. Damage was incurred to the tail boom, left wing, and landing gear. Examination of the engine by the pilot provided evidence that the ground lead to the magneto had separated.
The complete loss of power due to the separation of the magneto ground lead and the rough and unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
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