Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 April 2009
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Lao Air
Registration Number: RDPL-34144
Location: Thulakhm district –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A flight crew reported a sudden engine shutdown and loss of power during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot immediately altered course and was unsuccessful in restarting the engine, leading to an off-airport landing. The landing resulted in two bounces before the aircraft came to rest.A flight crew reported a sudden engine shutdown and loss of power during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot immediately altered course and was unsuccessful in restarting the engine, leading to an off-airport landing. The landing resulted in two bounces before the aircraft came to rest.
Description
During initial climb after takeoff the flight crew heard a loud bang and hissing noise from the engine followed by a loss of engine power. The pilot in command observed the engine had shut itself down and the propeller was in the feathered position immediately after the loss of power. The pilot altered course back towards the airport, and was unsuccessful at restarting the engine. Unable to make it back to the airport, the pilot prepared for an off field landing. During landing the airplane bounced twice before coming to rest.
Primary Cause
Engine failure or malfunction during initial climb.Engine failure or malfunction during initial climb.Share on:
