ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285772
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| Date: | Saturday 2 August 2008 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28R-200 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N56064 |
| MSN: | 28R-7335345 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2680 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-C1C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Kingston, Rhode Island -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Smithfield-North Central Airport, RI (SFZ/KSFZ) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he was in cruise flight at 3,000 feet when he noted an airframe vibration. When he pushed the throttle full forward, the manifold pressure and engine rpm increased, and the vibration increased. He then leaned the mixture and the vibration seemed to decrease. The airplane would not climb, and started a descent. The pilot selected the nearest airport and proceeded to the airport to make a precautionary landing. The pilot initiated a visual approach to the 2,129-foot long runway. He realized the airplane was high and fast, and he then completed a go-around. He remained in closed traffic and was looking for available forced landing areas. The pilot turned on final approach again, but then he decided to abort the approach and land gear-up in a sod field. Examination of the engine assembly revealed the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve pushrod would only move .125 inch. The cylinder exhibited heavy carbon build up on the upper and lower spark plugs. No other anomalies were noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude while maneuvering to land during an emergency descent. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA08LA159
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 14:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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