What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
(-23) Pilot reported loss of power to midway tower. Attempted to land in a field approximately 100 yards west of the impact area. Witnesses reported that the propeller was turning and the pilot was trying to restart the engine.
As the FAA filed it
(-23) PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER TO MIDWAY TOWER. ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN A FIELD APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS WEST OF THE IMPACT AREA. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE PROPELLER WAS TURNING AND THE PILOT WAS TRYING TO RESTART THE ENGINE.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.