ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356009
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 April 1997 |
| Time: | 17:50 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N26SH |
| MSN: | 26SH |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2000 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wautoma, WI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ripon, WI (WI67) |
| (Y50) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
In his statement, the pilot indicated that the fourth touch & go landing 'Took awhile to get the plane on its mains because of the gusty conditions.' He said that when the power was advanced 'the engine sputtered. Pushed in carburetor heat. Still sputtered. Pumped throttle, still sputtered.' He next 'Put the tail down, and started breaking.' During the aborted takeoff roll the aircraft 'Ran off the end of 13 into a freshly plowed [soft] sandy field. The main wheels dug in and the plane went on to its back.' The airplane came to rest approximately 420 feet past the end of runway 13 inverted. Subsequently the pilot said, 'I believe I pushed power in to fast and flooded engine. Pumping throttle made it worse.'
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper use of the throttle. Factors were a crosswind and soft terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA112
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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