ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357351
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| Date: | Saturday 25 May 1996 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Sparta Aero Services |
| Registration: | N40933 |
| MSN: | 32-7400025 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3675 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-E4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Osage Beach, MO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (K15) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that within minutes of departure the engine started to lose power but did not quit completely. He reported that the engine was barely above idle. Passengers flying with the pilot also reported that the engine did not sputter but continued to run smoothly at partial power. The pilot reported that he was unable to restore power to the engine and executed a forced landing at a nearby golf course. Due to golfers on the fairways, the pilot was unable to land on the golf course's fairway. The aircraft landed in rough terrain and went through a ravine which produced substantial damage to the aircraft. The examination of the aircraft revealed that fuel was available in all four fuel tanks prior to impact damage. The fuel lines to the engine driven fuel pump were inspected and were intact with no leakage. The electric boost pump was operated and it indicated normal fuel pressure. The engine driven fuel pump was bench tested and operated normally. The engine was test run and operated within specifications.
Probable Cause: a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA174
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 16:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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