During The Forced Landing, The Airplane Landed Short Of The Runway And Left Of The Runway Centerline

Location: Rochelle, Illinois Accident Number: CEN24LA203
Date & Time: May 25, 2024, 06:45 Local Registration: N912GR
Aircraft: Pulsar Super Pulsar Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis: The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the engine lost partial power. He flew a left traffic pattern to return to land; during the forced landing, the airplane landed short of the runway and left of the runway centerline. The nose landing gear assembly separated from the airplane and the fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Examination of the airframe, engine, and fuel systems did not reveal any preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Data downloaded from the engine control unit (ECU) revealed engine rpm fluctuations about 2 minutes after takeoff and again about 3 minutes after takeoff, but rpm values recovered, and all other parameters remained normal. The reason for the reported loss of power and the engine rpm fluctuations logged in the data could not be determined. 

Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov