ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288163
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| Date: | Sunday 22 August 2010 |
| Time: | 10:50 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah |
| Owner/operator: | Nicholls Tony |
| Registration: | N26118 |
| MSN: | AA5A-0440 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lakeview, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lakeview-Lake County Airport, OR (LKV/KLKV) |
| Burns Airport, OR (BNO/KBNO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the preflight run-up was uneventful. Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 150 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly dropped rpm; the pilot verified fuel quantity, and attempted to lean the engine. Despite the pilot's efforts, the problem persisted, and he initiated a forced landing into a nearby field. During the landing roll, the airplane's left wing struck a fence post, and its empennage collided with high sage brush. Examination of the engine by a certificated airframe and powerplant (A
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10LA424
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 19:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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