N920MB - 2013 Sonex Aircraft 
Location: Auburn, WA
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/16/2024
DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:
Engine failure. Shortly after takeoff during the climb, the engine experienced a partial loss of power and began to
descend. Seconds later the engine regained power, enabling the airplane to climb. Approximately forty seconds
later, the airplane experienced a total loss of power.
DATE OF LAST INSPECTION: 5.11.23
AIRCRAFT: 2013 Sonex Aircraft LLC Tailwheel N920MB S/N: 1145 TT: 197
ENGINE: AeroConversions MODEL: Aerovee S/N: 06781 TT: 197
PROPELLER: UNK
AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:
Air Gizmos device not included - dock station only
MGL Com Radio
MGL Extreme Mini EFIS
See photos
DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:
Both wings
Canopy
Prop strike
Fuselage
Landing Gear
See photos
REMARKS:
Logbooks - We digitize ALL logbooks available, if it's not digitized then it's not available unless otherwise noted.
Times are per logbook entries
No prop logbook - Prop is destroyed
Wings have been removed
Engine is hanging from aircraft
NTSB has retained the Fuel throttle body
Load fee of $250.00 per storage facility if needed
LOCATION OF SALVAGE: Auburn, WA
SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: Salvage@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com