ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356526
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| Date: | Wednesday 30 October 1996 |
| Time: | 11:40 LT |
| Type: |  Bede BD-5B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N169DS |
| MSN: | 29 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Phoenix, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , AZ (KIWA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that as he was doing touch-and-go operations, the engine overheated and lost power during the takeoff initial climb. He landed in flat desert terrain, and the landing gear collapsed as the airplane touched down in soft soil. Responding bystanders and fire personnel stated that fuel was leaking from the aircraft as they arrived. A responding FAA inspector stated that on his arrival, several hours after the accident, the coolant temperature gauge was pegged above the redline limit. The inspector reported that the cylinder interiors exhibited evidence of high heat. No determination was made regarding the cooling system.
Probable Cause: loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA028
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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