ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375588
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| Date: | Sunday 16 February 1986 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J3L-65 |
| Owner/operator: | Kenneth Zillmer |
| Registration: | N30233 |
| MSN: | 4713 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4112 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-145B SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sevierville, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Sevierville, TN (3A9) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND A FORCED LANDING WAS INITIATED. DURING THE DESCENT THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED TREETOPS PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE CRANKCASE. THE ENGINE WAS PLACED INTO SERVICE IN THE YEAR 1940 AND THE TOTAL TIME ON THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL86LA076
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 07:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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