ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353558
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| Date: | Saturday 21 November 1998 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: | Williams HURRICAN HP |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N323DW |
| MSN: | 072 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 307 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Corona, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KAJO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed the airport traffic pattern and reduced from a full power climb to a cruise power climb setting and checked the CHT and EGT gages, which were indicating in the normal range. After passing 2,500 feet msl, the engine rpm's slowed, then the engine quit altogether. While descending toward a football field for a forced landing, the pilot attempted to restart the engine without success. As he neared the field the pilot observed people on the landing area and diverted to an empty parking lot. During the landing the airplane collided with ground obstructions. Examination of the Rotax 503 engine revealed scored and heat discolored pistons.
Probable Cause: The seizure of the engine due to a cylinder/piston overheat condition for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA054
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 08:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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