6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Tecnam P2008 | N298PM

December 12th, 2024 | Greenwich, Connecticut

Accident Location

  • City: Greenwich
  • State: Connecticut
  • Latitude: 41.088889
  • Longitude: -73.7180004
  • Airport ID: KHPN

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N298PM
  • Make: Tecnam
  • Model: P2008
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Friedman, Yankele
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 35
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Unknown
  • Instructional Flight: Unknown
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: December 12th, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Night
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Approach
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No: ERA25FA076
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the CFI as PIC placed the aircraft in such a position such that the aircraft was forced to land on a highway at night, and struck highway objects. The aircraft was found to have sufficient fuel but likely contained significant water contaminants. It had been parked outside for two days in heavy rain prior to this flight and the new owner was known to not sump fuel tanks prior to flight. The aircraft turned towards the runway during the loss of thrust event, but stalled prior to reaching.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft carefully consider night flight in single engine aircraft, and avoid where possible. The DTSB also recommends thorough preflight and sumping of all tanks and fuel systems as routine. The DTSB recommends that pilots electing to fly in night conditions always fly at altitudes that could effect a safe off field landing if power plant problems occur in flight.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.