ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295558
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| Date: | Monday 7 July 2003 |
| Time: | 16:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | James Melvin |
| Registration: | N569RA |
| MSN: | 38-78A0350 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8865 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Smith, Arkansas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fort Smith Municipal Airport, AR (FSM/KFSM) |
| Fort Smith Municipal Airport, AR (FSM/KFSM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a reported in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. The pilot reported that the engine stopped with no noticeable loss of power before it stopped during the climb out. The airplane nosed into a ditch during the forced landing. An examination revealed that both fuel tanks were full. Both magnetos produced a spark when rotated. Engine continuity was established. No anomalies were detected.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA200
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 09:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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