ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384371
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| Date: | Sunday 16 May 1982 |
| Time: | 18:46 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N25718 |
| MSN: | 3881A0061 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 119 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Scottsbluff, NE -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Scottsbluff, NE (KBFF) |
| Scottsbluff, NE (KBFF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN APPROACH FOR A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 50 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DROP. HE APPLIED THROTTLE AND THE ENGINE HESITATED, FAILING TO ACCELERATE UNTIL JUST BEFORE IMPACT WITH THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ACCELERATOR PUMP AND REQUIRED ENGINE POWER TO BE APPLIED AT A SLOWER RATE TO REDUCE ENGINE HESITATION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC82DA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 10:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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