ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354451
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| Date: | Sunday 17 May 1998 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N31517 |
| MSN: | 2249 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1624 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming AEIO-360-A1E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Benton, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (1K1) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he had recently installed the engine in the airplane after it had been overhauled. The purpose of the flight was a maintenance check flight and engine break-in. The pilot conducted the normal preflight and engine run-up procedures in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual. He reported no abnormal indications were observed. The takeoff and initial climbout were normal with no anomalies observed. At approximately 400 feet agl, the engine sputtered and lost partial power. He established a nose down attitude to maintain airspeed. He turned to the left. He reported the engine lost complete power and he conducted a forced landing to a wheat field adjacent to the airport. A witness reported the nose pitched down about 45 degrees after the engine failure. He reported, 'The airplane continued on this -45 degree line, wings level and in control until impact.' The witness reported that during the power-on portion of the flight, no smoke or vapor trails were seen. After the engine quit, the propeller continued to windmill. During the inspection of the airplane, no mechanical anomalies to the airframe or engine were noted. The engine was put on a test stand and it operated normally.
Probable Cause: the pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA160
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 14:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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