ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287458
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| Date: | Sunday 19 August 2012 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Denney Kitfox 3 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N942EJ |
| MSN: | 942 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 300 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rockford, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rockford, IL (1C8) |
| Rockford, IL (1C8) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed that a spark plug that the pilot installed about 2 flight hours before the accident had loosened and separated from its cylinder during the accident takeoff. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if the spark plugs were tightened and rechecked when they were installed.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN12LA577
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 11:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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