ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353399
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 May 1999 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 23 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2339Z |
| MSN: | M-38 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2648 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Houghton Lake, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KHTL) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after liftoff, at an altitude of 100-feet above ground level, the engine, '...became very labored, and rpm began to decrease.' The pilot stated that he began a turn to the airport with the intention of landing on runway 18. The pilot reported that during the turn, the engine stopped completely. He stated he reported the engine failure to UNICOM, and tried to keep the nose up. The stall warning alarm just barely started to sound as he started into the trees. Examination of the wreckage failed to reveal any apparent preaccident anomalies with the airplane or its engine.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA142
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 13:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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