ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293398
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| Date: | Monday 4 July 2005 |
| Time: | 12:15 LT |
| Type: | Meyer Atlantis |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N98Y |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 629 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pittstown, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pittstown , NJ (N40) |
| (N40) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A witness, who was also a pilot, observed the airplane during its takeoff from the runway. As the airplane reached about the mid-point of the runway, the left wing struck the runway. The airplane's canopy then appeared to open, and the pilot attempted to grab it with one hand. The witness heard a reduction in power, and then an increase in power as the airplane continued its takeoff. As the airplane reached about 800 feet, it initiated a turn to the left, and struck power lines as it was returning to the airport. The airplane then impacted the ground at the base of the power lines. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. The pilot reported that he had no memory of the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while returning to the airport after takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC05LA113
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 19:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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