ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371318
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| Date: | Saturday 2 April 1988 |
| Time: | 17:42 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Chet Dempsey |
| Registration: | N60057 |
| MSN: | 15070042 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4430 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Downingtown, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Downingtown, PA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING TAKEOFF FROM SHANNON AIRPORT, THE FLIGHT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE POWER LOSS AND CRASHED. PILOT STATED THAT WATER WAS FOUND IN THE CARBURETOR. THE PLT SAID AFTER THE ACC THAT AFTER THE POWER LOSS HE NOTICED POWERLINES AND HOUSES IN FRONT AND MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN, THEN MUST HAVE PASSED OUT BECAUSE HE DIDN'T REMEMBER ANY THING AFTER THAT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC88LA118
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 20:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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