Accidents
Preliminary Report: Caravan crashes following engine stoppage
Cessna 208B, Creswell, Ore., March 5, 2003–Cessna Caravan N9793B crashed into trees during a forced landing following an in-flight engine

Cessna 208B, Creswell, Ore., March 5, 2003–Cessna Caravan N9793B crashed into trees during a forced landing following an in-flight engine failure at approximately 11:50 a.m. PST. The aircraft, owned and operated by Wright Stuff of Eugene, Ore, came to rest approximately one mile south of Creswell. The Part 91 flight was not on a flight plan and was being operated in VMC. The commercial-rated pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Creswell at 11:48 a.m. destined for Cottage Grove, Ore.

Shortly after takeoff, at 1,000 feet agl, the aircraft experienced total loss of engine power. The airplane touched down uneventfully in an open pasture but, unable to stop, was substantially damaged when it hit trees at the end of the field.

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