Engine fail and rescue

[Snowbirdxx]

Engine failed and the pilot landed on RF8001 skis in 7000 ft. Spark plug exited the cylinder causing extreme vibrations. The RF8001 saved the plane from flipping over. Nobody hurt no damage on the plane.

 

[Kent Wien]

Wow, great pics! Nice that he also landed next to a lodge or chalet!

 

[Greg]

Great out come to a bad situation. Pilot did a great job! Nice recovery.

 

[Paul Collins]

Happy that everyone is OK!
Paul Collins

 

[Snowbirdxx]

Looks like the piston pin exited. How in the hell can that happen

 

[Gust Kalatzes]

Wow, that's ugly Thomas! The engine wouldn't have been part of the rod or pin inspection would it?

 

[Ak Kurt]

Those A-Stars are work horses! I bet that cost a lot.

Kurt

 

[belloypilot]

Those A-Stars are work horses! I bet that cost a lot.

Kurt

No idea what that kind of ride costs on that side of the pond, but I have some idea what‘s involved in my neck of the woods. In my case I can blame only boneheaded choices as the root cause.

 

[Snowbirdxx]

Wow, that's ugly Thomas! The engine wouldn't have been part of the rod or pin inspection would it?

No. It seems the piston broke apart, then the rod. Looks like the engine is totalled

 

[Snowbirdxx]

It seems that it started with a stuck valve. Then the Cap came off the piston hit the open bent valve, Piston split, rod cam apart .....He was lucky to have skis and mountain landing training.