ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378583
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| Date: | Wednesday 29 August 1984 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Gerald West |
| Registration: | N7335D |
| MSN: | 22-5124 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2285 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-TC374 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lake City, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lake City, MI |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG RPM BEGAN TO DECREASE. THE ACFT FLEW INTO A TREE ADJACENT TO A ROAD NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE PROPERTY OWNER REPORTED THAT THE TURF AIRSTRIP WAS APRX 1,500 FT LONG. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS CALCULATED TO BE 3,500 FT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI84LA370
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 10:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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