ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371265
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| Date: | Friday 15 April 1988 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N51HH |
| MSN: | H 001 86 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 141 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-B3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Defuniak Sprngs, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 100 FT WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLT, THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT BANKED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT TO LAND ON A RD BUT LOST CONTROL DURING THE MANEUVER. THE ACFT DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN. EXAMINATION OF THE MAGNETO SWITCH REVEALED THAT A STEEL SPRING ON THE INSIDE SHORTED THE BOTH POSITION. THE LT OR RT POSITIONS WERE OPERABLE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA88LA148
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 19:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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