Another pilot ran out of options - fatal outcome
 

Another unfortunate outcome in GA aviation with 2 dead.


2 dead after small plane crashes into California driveway


As always, may their souls rest in peace.


WP

Here is the final report from the NTSB.

According to them, it was a loss of control following a partial engine failure...
https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/Re...Final&IType=FA


The Australian safety board has published some information about managing partial engine failures. Of course, the most important item for most of the event is Airspeed, Airspeed, Airspeed.
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...al-power-loss/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/411527...10-055_no3.pdf

My last engine problem was a cracked cylinder as my student climbed out. I noticed the poor rate of climb did not tie in with the shallow attitude of the aircraft to hold climb speed. I had heard what sounded like a cracked cylinder on take off, but just thought it was the difference in headset picking up background noise. You might lose 25% of power, but feels like losing 75% of thrust.