ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287395
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| Date: | Friday 7 September 2012 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3214D |
| MSN: | 18-8209025 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2500 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Homer, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Homer, AK |
| Homer, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot was attempting to land at an off-airport site in a coastal fjord. During the approach, he noticed that the propeller didn't seem to be spinning at the correct rpm. He applied carburetor heat and increased the throttle, but the engine did not respond. The airplane was unable to reach the intended landing area and impacted the water about 20 yards from shore.
The pilot attempted to secure the airplane to the shore, but tides and water flow swept the airplane into open water. The airplane was later recovered by a fishing vessel, but, due to the length of time spent in salt water, the engine was not able to be examined.
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC12LA103
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 10:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 10-Nov-2022 17:27 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
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