ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369443
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| Date: | Sunday 4 December 1988 |
| Time: | 18:10 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N706FL |
| MSN: | 28-7225300 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Carlsbad, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Compton, CA (KCMP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN AS THE PLT WAS COMPLETING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANKS DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK. HOWEVER, APRX 9 GAL OF FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE RIGHT TANK. THE PLT'S LAST FAA MED CERTIFICATE WAS DATED 10/22/86.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX89LA060
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 14:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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