On June 5, 2008, at 0933 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N1125Y, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff from Milano Linate Airport (LIML), Milano Linate, Italy. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was destined for Rijeka Airport (LDRI), Rijeka, Croatia.

According to information obtained from the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy, immediately during climb, the engine suffered a sudden loss of power. The pilot elected to land on the grass to the left side of the runway. The nose landing gear, right wing, left wing, propeller, and fuselage were damaged.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Italy. Any further information can be obtained from:

Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV)
Via A. Benigni, 53
00156-Roma-Italy
Telephone: +39 0682078206
Fax: +39 068273672
e-mail: info@ansv.it

This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by the Government of Italy.