ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377165
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| Date: | Tuesday 21 May 1985 |
| Time: | 10:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Perrys Flying Service Inc. |
| Registration: | N26005 |
| MSN: | 3881A0092 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Westhampton Bch, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | (KFOK) |
| Islip, NY (KISP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT LANDED IN A FENCE AFTER HITTING A PWR LINE AND TREES DURING A FORCED LNDG AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER A 10 MIN DELAY FOR ATC CLEARANCE DUE TO A MILITARY EXERCISE. THE PLT SAID HE BELIEVED THAT CARB ICE FORMED DURING THE GROUND WAIT FOR ATC CLEARANCE. THE PLT TRIED CARB HEAT AFTER THE PWR LOSS(A GRADUAL DROP IN ENG RPM). THE PLTSAID THAT DURING THE HOLDING HE WAS IDLING THE ENG AT 1100 RPM. THE TEMP WAS 60 DEGREES F, DEW POINT 57 DEGREES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC85FHJ02
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 08:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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