# NTSB ERA11LA114: Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1, N840DF, Pompano Beach, FL, January 14, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 14, 2011, 14:34 local (19:34 UTC) - Place: Pompano Beach, FL - Coordinates: 26.246944, -80.110832 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.2469&lon=-80.1108&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Initial climb: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 28, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 78162 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11LA114 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/78162/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA114 ## Probable cause A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=2990000), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Initial climb: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) (defining event); cases with it: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?model=2990000), [All aircraft, 3,820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md) - [Emergency descent: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=2990000), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2990000), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The purpose of the flight was to perform three touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The pilot observed no discrepancies during her preflight inspection of the airplane or during the first takeoff and landing. During the second takeoff, about 100 feet above the runway, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a grassy area adjacent to the runway, and, during the landing roll, the airplane's nose landing gear struck a berm. During a postaccident operational test, the engine started on the first attempt and ran for 15 minutes with no anomalies. ## Factual narrative HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 14, 2011, at 1434 eastern standard time, a Diamond Aircraft DA20-A1, N840DF, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power after takeoff from Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), Pompano Beach, Florida. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight, which was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to perform three touch-and-go takeoffs and landings at PMP. She observed no discrepancies during her preflight inspection of the airplane, and stated that the airplane contained 9 gallons of fuel. Upon starting, the engine ran roughly, so she shut down the engine and restarted it. The engine ran smoothly on the second start attempt. The pilot departed runway 10 and performed the first landing, with no anomalies noted. The pilot then applied full engine power to take off again. Approximately 100 feet above the runway, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a grassy area adjacent to the runway, and during the landing roll, the airplane's nose landing gear struck a berm, which spun the airplane, collapsed the nose landing gear, and resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The airplane's horizontal stabilizer was also substantially damaged. The engine was retained for examination at a later date. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. Her most recent Federal Aviation Administration second-class medical certificate was issued in October, 2009. Her most recent flight review was conducted in October, 2010, in the accident airplane make and model. She reported 83 hours total flight time at the time of the accident, of which 79 hours were in the accident airplane make and model. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The airplane was manufactured in 1995, and was equipped with a 81-hp Rotax 912-F3 reciprocating engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on December 5, 2010, at an aircraft total time (TT) of 2,908.3 hours, with 1,450.1 hours since the most recent engine overhaul. According to the inspection entry in the airplane's maintenance log, engine maintenance performed during the annual inspection included installing new spark plugs and removing, repairing, and reinstalling the #3 exhaust stack. The engine's oil filter was cut open and inspected, with no contamination found. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION The 1453 weather observation at PMP included winds from 60 degrees at 10 knots, 10 miles visibility, few clouds at 4,500 feet, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, temperature 19 degrees C, dew point -1 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 30.22 inches of mercury. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION On February 10, 2011, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector performed anoperational test of the engine. He stated that the engine started on the first attempt, and ran for 15 minutes with no malfunctions or anomalies. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N840DF](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N840DF-2013-02-21), registration cancelled 2013-02-21, S/N 10067, built 1995 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20-A1 - Registry model: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (registry code 2990000) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 10067 - Airframe hours: 2917 - Engines: ROTAX 912F 81 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Iszak Lenard A - Registered owner: Iszak Lenard A - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 5, 2010 - Departed: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Destination: PMP, Pompano Beach, FL - Airport: PMP, Pompano Beach Airpark, runway 10, 3,502 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 31; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 1, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 83 total, 79 in this make and model, 43 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 60° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 30 °F - Altimeter: 30.21 inHg - Observed at: PMP ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20110114000819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110114000819A), Jan 14, 2011: Diamond Air DA 20-A1, Pompano Beach, FL, Substantial damage. While practicing touch & go's at kpmp, the pilot was on her second takeoff from runway 10. She had reached an altitude of approximately 100' MSL when the… From the NTSB's public API. 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