ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356071
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 April 1997 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Quickie |
| Owner/operator: | Robert A Theis |
| Registration: | N53ET |
| MSN: | 007 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 20 hours |
| Engine model: | Onan 22 HP |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fostoria, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , OH (KFZI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL, the engine lost power. During a subsequent forced landing, the airplane nosed over in a wheat field. Examination of the airplane revealed that the two wires that provide battery power to the engine ignition had separated. When the wires were reconnected, the ignition system functioned normally. The ignition switch was located on the instrument panel, which was part of the canopy that rotated approximately 90 degrees, when it was opened.
Probable Cause: a disconnect of electrical wires to the engine ignition, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the wheat (crop) that was encountered during the landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD97LA061
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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