ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285701
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| Date: | Thursday 14 August 2008 |
| Time: | 19:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N8323R |
| MSN: | 28-22194 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4348 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 0-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Abbeville, Louisiana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | New Iberia-Acadiana Regional Airport, LA (ARA/KARA) |
| Abbeville, IA (0R3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The single-engine airplane experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted to restart the engine to no avail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear, both wings, and engine firewall during the forced landing. The pilot who had purchased the airplane on the morning of the accident, the sole passenger, and the flight instructor were able to exit the airplane unassisted. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane. The fuel selector was found in the "Right Tank" position; however, due to impact damage, verification of the right tank fuel quantity was not possible. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW08CA207
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 13:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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