ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380734
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| Date: | Saturday 1 October 1983 |
| Time: | 18:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Decatur Aviation Inc. |
| Registration: | N2347E |
| MSN: | 38-78A0446 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1495 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | East Peoria, IL -
 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 |
AT ABOUT 10 FT AGL A 300-400 RPM DECREASE IN POWER OCCURRED. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD INTO A CUT BEAN FIELD. HE TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 400 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY, TRAVELED ABOUT 500 FT FURTHER WHERE A LARGE RUT WAS STRUCK.ABOUT 10 FLT HOURS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT A TIMING ADJUSTMENT HAD BEEN MADE TO THE ENG.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI84LA020
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 19:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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