ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298948
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| Date: | Saturday 27 May 2000 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N35LP |
| MSN: | 20301 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1127 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 505 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | HURRICANE, Utah -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (1L8) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During initial climb following takeoff on a local area flight, the power glider's engine lost all power and the pilot conducted a forced landing to rough, uneven terrain causing damage to the tail cone, left wing, and landing gear. Examination of the engine provided evidence that the magneto ground lead had separated.
Probable Cause: The complete loss of power due to the separation of the magneto ground lead and the rough and unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN00LA096
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 00:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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