ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356255
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| Date: | Saturday 8 February 1997 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Shamrock Aviation, Ltd. |
| Registration: | N13611 |
| MSN: | 172628883 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4002 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Chicago, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KDPA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that 'nothing was abnormal' during the takeoff on runway 33. At an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, the engine 'began to run roughly and lose power.' He 'turned back toward the field, established best glide, and called the tower.' He checked the engine controls. He reported that he felt heat on his legs and smelled 'something hot'. No smoke or flames were visible. He attempted to land on runway 19L but 'excess altitude, airspeed, and a downwind approach made it impossible... .' He advanced the throttle to full which 'resulted in almost no acceleration.' The pilot reported that he elected to land in a farm field south of the airport. He conducted a soft field landing. The airplane impacted a row of trees and bushes 'at the end of the field.' Examination of the airplane revealed engine controls were intact. Fuel samples exhibited no evidence of contamination. The engine operated normally during a warm up, run up, and a full power test run.
Probable Cause: The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA068
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 20:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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