Dad filmed Emergency Landing after Engine Failure | Diamond DA40 NG

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Fantastic work! Glad that all ended so successfully and, not only was no one hurt, but that aircraft looks to be in really great shape after a forced landing! (Apart, of course, from the engine!). What I want to know is, what was the 'BANG!' you heard and why did the engine fail?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@lawrencemartin1113]

@@PropClear Thanks! Good to know the reason. Glad it ended so successfully for all involved in the aircraft.

[@semiprofessional8470]

​@@PropClear wow such a small item brought the plane down. I'll stick to dinosaur engines that will run missing an entire cylinder

[@gsilva220]

The report says the injector #3 had been removed at a prior date due to a leak. During the incident, the injector was somehow shot out of the cylinder head (explaining the loud bang) and the high pressure line also came loose, causing the loss of fuel pressure to the other injectors.

[@gsilva220]

@naborsimbor5752 If it were a piper, and somehow one of the spark plugs were shot out of the cylinder head, the engine would keep running on 3 cylinders.

[@user-rg7ye3ni5f]

As a flight instructor with some 1500 hours on the DA40, i find it remarkable that you would be able to complete all these items with an engine failure below 1000ft. I'm not sure even I would have had the resources' to pull up and complete two independent checklists, brief ATC, PAX as well as secure the engine before touch down, all within around 60 - 90 seconds. I would probably have done a simplified troubleshoot fast by memory and then focused on setting up a solid final to land. Just some reflections, very well done to you! I did also once have a "partial" engine failure on the DA40NG, with it only producing some 35% load over mountains, yet they are very reliable, would take the E4 over a Lycoming any day.

[@industrieundtechnik1761]

Yes I see very reliable this plastic trash ton with many death people due to the cdi mercedes a class engine first converted by thielert germany. I prefer a lycoming any day in front of this garbage. I need to say this engines had already many problems in the a class. The injectors easily burn holes in the pistons if there is a little problem.

[@rodsilva80]

@@industrieundtechnik1761 you must be fun at parties

[@planespeaking]

​@@industrieundtechnik1761This is a very safe aircraft and one of few that actually have a safety cell on event of a crash. The engine is reliable and safe. You have zero facts to back up your assertions

[@manitouproject]

Nicely done 👍 I was on the frequency that day somewhere in the region of Brienz on the way back to LSZI from a flight in the alps and still remember the mayday calls, the ZRH Information controller saying "Emergency in progress, stand by" to other pilots and then reports of the save landing from another plane circling above 😉 The other pilot reported no significant damage to the aircraft and was counting the people climbing out of the aircraft. The controller then compared it to the number of people on the flight plan, so make sure these numbers are right and/or report any change when on frequency after takeoff.

[@PropClear]

wow thanks for sharing your story of that day. Must have been an uneasy felling hearing that someone else has en emergency and a lot of relief hearing that everything went fine. Hope you had a good flight that day anyways!

[@flomoose7315]

Wow. Great reaction. I doubt that many would’ve reacted the same way you did! Excellent job, flying, navigating, end EVEN communicating👍🏼. Be proud and humble on what you’ve experienced

[@PureGlide]

Glider pilot here, I've done about 85 paddock landings so far. My thoughts: - Great paddock selection! It's something we train for, but most pilots wouldn't. Choosing a good field, that's flat, big enough, and not downhill or too downwind is the most critical thing. - Most dirt paddocks like that tend to stop pretty quickly. Longer grass fields tend to stop much more quickly than an airfield too. - Anywhere under 1000 feet, I would focus heavily on choosing a good field and focusing on the circuit and landing. Anything else (e.g. radio, engine failure checklists) is distracting from the critical thing which is flying the plane. Of course try the obvious things, and if you're high enough then do them all. - The circuit is the way glider pilots give themselves options. Straight in, if you hit heavy sink there's nothing you can do. If you're on downwind or base you can turn in sooner depending how fast the descent is. Great job, couldn't have gone better :)

[@bernieschiff5919]

What also helped here is the good design of the Diamond nose wheel assembly, a sturdy steel arm swept back at a sharp angle, minimizing the tendency to dig in into soft ground and flip the airplane. Also, a good soft field landing by the pilot.

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

The DA40 is also design to have good gliding qualities better than other personal planes. I think, that make a big difference.

[@mikegiangreco6216]

Wow, so calm and relaxed with 22 years old! You did a great job - congrats- and thank you for explanation. Emergency checklist ist what I should go through 😅✌🏽

[@PropClear]

Great takeaway, I think we would all benefit from going through the emergency checklist more often :)

[@99kevin99]

Nice presentation. You made your flight instructor VERY PROUD that day! KP

[@mahavishnus9191]

We feel the real pilot in us when we attempt such emergencies.

[@harborhoffer]

Fantastic video and an excellent recount of this pilot's emergency landing. Thank you for sharing this textbook happy ending.

[@boikostanislav7962]

Bravo !!! Très bien géré. Et merci pour le retour d’expérience ! C’est incroyable!

[@gsilva220]

The report says the injector #3 had been removed at a prior date due to a leak. During the incident, the injector was somehow shot out of the cylinder head (explaining the loud bang) and the high pressure line also came loose, causing the loss of fuel pressure to the other injectors.

[@dermick]

Great flying and managing this emergency! I hope you continue to fly and have a long and rewarding career as an ATP. Happy to have a great pilots like you up front when I fly commercial.

[@PropClear]

Much appreciated!

[@N807DS]

Congratulations from a felliw ex DA40 pilot. well done

[@SirBender]

Hut ab! Tolle Leistung 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@JulienGordon]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing

[@StanwoodStudios]

Great video, bravo to the pilot! Nice work!

[@fulviosanna]

Good job and right attitude from the pilot, congrats! I was wondering what the problem was with the engine and what caused the engine failure, thanks!

[@PropClear]

it's written in the pinned comment answer

[@ericwilson8000]

Excellent landing Sir!

[@skipgetelman3418]

Amazing job by this young pilot

[@garyandthebat]

Well done mate.

[@SwissFlightInsight]

amazing video thanks

[@archer494]

Danke für Dein Video. Hoffe mir bleibt nie der Quirl stehen, aber wenn dann hoffe ich daß ich das auch so cool hinkriege wie Du anscheinend. Notlandeübung kann man so oft machen wie man will. Ist einfach nicht das Gleiche. Wie hoch AGL warst Du als der Motor ausfiel? Schaut nach 3000+ aus.

[@Archonch]

Wow congrats

[@aroopghosh1381]

Superb performance

[@SteenPedersen]

Great job. I hope I can stay that calm if it every happens to me. Would have been interesting to hear, what went wrong with the engine?

[@PropClear]

read pinned comment & answer

[@languystephane]

Amazing story, amazing outcome

[@DownhilllRacer]

Congrats! As an emergency landing can just be trained in theory as long as you not need it, I am pretty sure he managed that well because his trainingg wasn't that long ago. I think even more experienced pilots will not manage that well.

[@bigstickpilot]

Nicely done

[@lucmatter9601]

You will also land that ATP-job, no doubt. Congrats

[@lukemurphy7726]

I flight instructed in the DA40NG for 350 hours. The engine reduced power to 72% on me while taking off. It happened departing a short runway in the mountains (KGWS). It happened at rotation speed and there was not enough runway to abort. I had to take the problem in to the air and I barely cleared the trees. The turbocharger wastegate controler was to blame. I don’t trust the Austro engine and I won’t fly the DA40NG anymore.

[@TzarbombahMusic]

they're garbage aircraft

[@piper0428]

Awesome!

[@stevewinegar6364]

Amazing execution. I won’t fly again until I am that fluid in my procedures. I could have gotten down into a field if available, but I wouldn’t have remembered my proper restart procedures, fuel check, ECU check, fuel shutoff, master shutoff, etc. I need to get more rigorous. Thanks for showing us what “right” looks like! What engine was this aircraft equipped with? I assume the diesel due to the ECU switch.

[@PropClear]

It is equiped with an Austro Engine E4-A (Diesel) - former Mercedes A-Class car engine

[@jhonk.m.k.6441]

Well done! Why do have to shut the engine and fuselage in such a case off and why you should land on brown areas?

[@PropClear]

Green fields look all the same from above but some of them could be covered with 2m high corn or other plants. brown you always know what will await you. also better for firefighter and ambulance to find you

[@thepenmen22]

He had to stay there for 8 hours after the landing??? That's insane!!!!!

[@FryChicken]

Swiss bureaucracy

[@everflywings]

Excellent job. What went wrong with the engine please?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@everflywings]

Thank you! Human error again! I own a Bonanza F33A and fly alot. What scares me most is human error, especially after the annual inspection

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Well done. What was the issue with the engine.

[@PropClear]

Well done indeed! To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@jstflyin]

Exemplary dead stick landing by the pilot, well done. The video is a bit superficial. What was the technical reason for the engine failure?

[@PropClear]

Thanks for your feedback. To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@spitfireinvasion]

Can you elaborate why an off field landing is preferable in brown fields as opposed to green or planted ones? My first reaction would have been to avoid brown fields, my fear is to get the nose wheel stuck and flip the plane in a muddy, brown field…

[@qwequ777]

Just guessing - maybe it is because it is hard to judge the amount and type of growth. From 1000ft everything looks like grass. You go down and realize at 60ft that it's 6ft tall corn with grown cobs. Brown means earth, guaranteed. Also even if it is grass, that is probably more slippery than soil. Aviation experts, please clarify!

[@englishclive]

@@qwequ777 In the UK we have lots of fields, TBH I've not thought about colour and my first reaction to 'brown fields' was they would usually have just been ploughed or tilled in someway and so wouldn't be my first choice. Green ones would be my preference if I had to flip a coin though stubble is brown and good. I suppose in mountainous places green fields would generally be rather undulating and only farmed fields are definitely flat. No expert here obviously....

[@possel4747]

I am always looking for the green-ish fields with a brown or yellow tinge. These are the ones with shorter grass (and possibly sheep!). Lush green is liable to be long (unseen until too late) and rich brown implies freshly ploughed (bad) or harrowed (possiblly good). I was disappointed there was not more in the film about the choice of field whilst airborne, regarding the wind direction and strength, plus avoiding people and wires.

[@lw216316]

Question 1 - what caused the engine to fail ? Question 2 - "got my license back" - who took his license and why? comment- excellent behavior under the circumstances. I would fly with you any day.

[@OmieFX]

yeah, why would they take the license if it was an emergency

[@TheSlickpt]

Awesome job . What happend to the engine? I cannot read the report.

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@TheSlickpt]

@Prop Clear thank you very much . Unfortunately only understand English. I really appreciate your help 🙏

[@britfisher3372]

Anyone have a comment how a Cirrus would do on this? Too low for the parachute, I’m wondering if the glide characteristics of the DA 40 helped them to survive?

[@alexknizhnik5686]

Nice job! So what was the engine failure reason?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@MGA19a]

Well this is a kinda pilot you wanna have in your airliner as well !

[@maxagent86]

What was the cause of the engine failure? What engine?This could have been added to the video. Thank you for sharing.

[@PropClear]

Final report from the Swiss Aviation Council: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@austinmaness8339]

Was this an issue with servicing or manufacturer?

[@brianbradley8244]

Why did it fail?

[@tonyreid833]

Yes brilliant result But what failed on the aircraft please ?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@chicobicalho5621]

Missing from this post is the most important question: What was the reason for the engine failure?

[@beomsukim3929]

So what happened to the engine?

[@wesleyevans8368]

Can we get a update on what caused the engine failure? Diagnosis

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@dimsler7934]

What was the cause of the engine failure? this aircraft is the CD135 version?

[@PropClear]

Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 hp and EECU single lever control system. All details here: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@d-X-es4vi]

What happened to the engine ? 🇨🇵✌️

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@d-X-es4vi]

@@PropClear thanks!

[@philipohmes9395]

I was curious enough to want to read the Final Report as to the cause of the engine failure. Some mechanic did not install the proper fittings on the fuel line for piston 3 during a repair procedure on the engine. This caused a fuel line failure as the fuel line decoupled from the engine and thereby causing loss of fuel to the engine, rather quickly. Just wondering if a Pilot should during the pre-flight check, now look at the engine, to see of all of the lines are in proper working order? The failure is quite noticeable from the picture taken from the investigation.

[@PropClear]

there is no way to see such a failure in a pre flight check. This his hidden behind many coverings. In the picture it looks noticeable, because the engine was fully open.

[@arnaudnicolau2093]

sooo what cause the engine to fail?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@englishclive]

@@PropClear maybe you should put this isn the main description...😉

[@NikosWings]

Great work and you are lucky you found a good field and flew the airplane properly. But it could had been much worst if things were not perfect. That's why I fly a Cirrus, you pull the chute!

[@paularchard5796]

Does the chute wo4k at 1,000 ft.?

[@Sqwr]

What failed ?! Great story but we want to know what part of the engine died !

[@PropClear]

Check out the pinned comment from Lawrence Martin with our reply

[@davegeorge7094]

What's was wrong with the engine?????

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@conradsenior5843]

what was the problem with the motor?

[@PropClear]

check the pinned comment

[@llg.208]

This guy is cool as a cucumber 😎 What was the reason behind the engine failure?

[@PropClear]

Very cool indeed! To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@llg.208]

@@PropClear thanks for sharing!

[@line-uppilot1038]

woow - we all hope this never happens to us and nobody knows how he will react. nice job dominic

[@berndl]

But why no word about the technical malfunction? What was the reason for the engine failure??

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@waynebayley1569]

What caused the engine to fail?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@masonprov]

What was the problem with the plane?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@archevoked6468]

But...for godsake, what happened??? Why the engine got off??? 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@PropClear]

check pinned comment

[@nunyabidness3075]

Why does this plane have the MPP windscreen?

[@PropClear]

Increased headroom for larger pilots.

[@nunyabidness3075]

@@PropClear Cool, thanks.

[@roger111ify]

What cause the engine failure?

[@PropClear]

you can find in the pinned comment

[@roger111ify]

@@PropClear thank you

[@guenthermichaels5303]

You didn't ask, what was the cause of the engine failure?

[@PropClear]

read the pinned comment

[@guenthermichaels5303]

​@@PropClearok, sorry. Diesel engine? That's a freak kind of accident. Was this a new plane under warranty? If this had happened in US, there'd be lawsuits pending.

[@westonbadke5434]

Was it a blown piston?

[@PropClear]

the fuel injector fall out of the engine block.

[@650tonyd]

This my friends is why Cirrus has a parachute

[@LSZH_aviation]

R.I.P HB-SGU 😭

[@PropClear]

HB-SGV, but she is back in the air

[@LSZH_aviation]

@@PropClear no no i mean from a few weeks ago HB-SGU Crash in the approach

[@alessandromarino3937]

Was it the austro engine?

[@PropClear]

Yes

[@tonyreid833]

But what caused the failure ?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@tradingtimes5752]

Should put a toyota engine in the damn thing they wont quit on you

[@luizroberto844]

Se tivesse um motor auxiliar elétrico no bordo de fuga da asa, qualquer falha no motor, não ofeteceria risco.

[@Tundraalex]

I was hoping they were going to tell us what happened to the engine that caused it to fail…

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@dalesiemens]

What was wrong with the engine?

[@JSFGuy]

Browse the comment section it's posted several times. Loose fuel connection.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

This is not uncommon for the DA 40. Would have been good to know it there was a specific cause. Engines do not stop for no reason.

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@tomarmstrong1281]

@@PropClear Thank you for the reply. It might be a case of give a dog a bad name. I was employed by an FTO as CFI / DPE. The school had operated PA 28's for years with very few maintenance issues. It passed into new ownership, and was re equipped with Diamond Aircraft across the fleet. We then had a spate of engines failures on the DA 20's.

[@FryChicken]

Yeah but why did the engine fail?

[@PropClear]

one of the fuel injector has fallen out. This caused an immediate pressure lost in the common rail system. There was no way to restart an engine without pressure in the rail

[@FryChicken]

@@PropClear That's terrifying. How did the fuel injector fall out?

[@PropClear]

He was not fited correctly during the last inspection (the last Maintenance was done from the company which the flightschool bought the aircraft) So MFGZ is out of the game

[@FryChicken]

@@PropClear Unglaublich. Sowas darf nicht passieren.

[@PropClear]

@@FryChicken Korrekt. Wie so oft in solchen Fällen. Trotz allen Sicherheitsmassnahmen. Glück gehabt, ist es nochmals gut ausgegangen. Ich habe genau diesen Flieger vor diesem Vorfall in Norwegen abgeholt und bin damit über die Nordsee geflogen. Wäre es dort geschehen, dann.....

[@rtenharmsen8424]

What was the cause???

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@AmericusMaximus]

Pilot trusts a plane that failed him. What was the problem?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@AmericusMaximus]

@@PropClear Appreciate the thoughtful response. Given the nature of the problem, is the young pilot’s continued trust in and loyalty to the airplane justified? Who is responsible for that mishap, who tightens and checks that union nut? How is it unlikely or less likely to happen again?

[@PropClear]

The engine failure is the result of human error in the maintenance. The aircraft was purchased from the flight school in Zurich shortly before the engine failure. The last work on the aircraft was done by the seller.

[@AmericusMaximus]

@@PropClear Thx again. It stretches credulity for the pilot to affirm his trust in the “beautiful” airplane and the maintenance thereof, if you do the checks, which obviously weren’t done. He fails to mention it, but there was a breakdown in the production a/o maintenance system(s) that, fortunately, for which the pilot training system compensated.

[@arturo468]

AT 00:56 he has trousers on, 2 seconds later he's sitting in shorts - what's all that about?

[@PropClear]

not really Arthur - I only can see the upper body on 00:56. I can fully confirm, that he carried shorts the whole shooting 🙂

[@jhonk.m.k.6441]

What scares me even more than an engine failure is a failure of the navigation systems like the rudders. Is there any possibility that this could happen? Fortunately I never saw such a failure.

[@PropClear]

if you stay in the limits of the aircraft, this is very rarely. What's more, you alsways test them on ground before take-off.

[@มดแดง-ฃ3ข]

อันนี้ถ้าเห็นด้วยขอจดสิทธิบัตรคุณคิดว่าไปพักเครื่องบินเป็นของจำเป็นไหมถ้าเครื่องยนต์เกิดขัดข้องผมว่ามันเป็นของที่ควรจะโดนสละทิ้งทันทีเพื่อการลงจอดฉุกเฉิน

[@stefanmargraf7878]

Big hole in the story: why did the engine fail? WTF?

[@PropClear]

To cite the analysis of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board: „The engine failure is due to the fact that the screw connection between the fuel pressure line and the No. 3 injector came loose, causing a sudden drop in pressure in the common rail injection system. The screw connection came loose because the union nut had not been tightened correctly when the injector was installed.“ The full report is available in German: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf

[@stefanmargraf7878]

@@PropClear ​ Thank you very much. To me, the reason of failure or crash is very important information. In that case, the loosening or a fail of tightening of a single screw can lead to an engine failure any time. Thats an issue, linked to the common rail technique. Good job by the pilot as well by the plane, by the way.

[@TheKetsa]

zero footage of the touchdown ? wtf.

[@Mobev1]

All these planes can have a brs and they all should. He wouldnt be alive if he was in ifr or night flying. Our faa should grant a reward for these manufacturers

[@raymondservais2673]

Bla Bla Bla. No word on what happened to the engine!!! What was the failure cause? Real amateurs, just for show off!

[@Max__apex]

your rude.

[@Jkur2009]

Not a good look for Diamond.

[@PropClear]

the reason was a human error in the maintenance from the seller of the aircraft. Diamond should not be blamed for that.

[@danizweifler6061]

wenn Ihr schon so ein Filmchen reinstellen tut...........dann wäre es nett, wenn Ihr auch den SUST-Bericht (= cause of the engine failure) reinstellen würdet...... = prominent das label der MFGZ inkl. maintenance-Halle-Innenseite zu sehen hilft da nix.... MFG

[@PropClear]

Unter Links im Videobeschreib ist dieser bereits verlinkt :) Ansonsten hier noch als shortcut: www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/HB-SGV_SumB_D.pdf