ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355419
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| Date: | Saturday 9 August 1997 |
| Time: | 15:21 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N711EW |
| MSN: | 24-2942 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3849 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-A105 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Diego, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , CA (KMYF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the aircraft had a partial power loss at 1,500 feet msl during the takeoff initial climb, followed by a complete loss of power approximately 2 minutes later. At the time of partial power loss, the pilot applied carburetor heat, turned on the electric fuel pump, switched from the left to the right fuel tank, and checked the position of the magneto switch. Following total loss of power, the pilot made a forced landing on a city street which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft and minor damage to three parked cars and a bus stop passenger bench. During the onsite investigation, both fuel tanks were found to contain 100LL aviation fuel, and fuel continuity was established between the fuel tanks and the engine carburetor. After transport to a local hanger, the engine was placed on a test stand where it started and ran normally with no apparent malfunctions.
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA279
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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