ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285827
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| Date: | Monday 21 July 2008 |
| Time: | 13:38 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-36-285 |
| Owner/operator: | Bertrand Spraying LLC |
| Registration: | N57601 |
| MSN: | 36-7560134 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3415 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K165 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Petersburg, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Petersburg, TX |
| Petersburg, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane experienced a partial power loss after takeoff, then crashed less than one mile southeast of the airport. A subsequent examination of the engine showed one magneto with a non-standard repair to a mounting lug; evidence of oil seepage in both magnetos; several spark plug electrodes excessively worn; a ruptured seal and oil seepage in the engine driven fuel pump; and corrosion, contaminants, and evidence of previous water contamination in several areas in the fuel system. Any of these discrepancies could have impacted the production of engine power.
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW08LA196
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 15:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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