ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385282
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| Date: | Thursday 2 November 2000 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177B |
| Owner/operator: | Abc Flying Club Inc |
| Registration: | N35241 |
| MSN: | 17702285 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5886 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1F6D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Prosperity, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | West Mifflin, PA (AGC |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While performing maneuvers, at an altitude of about 2,500 feet above the ground, the pilot heard a loud "pop," and the engine lost all power. The pilot made a forced landing to a field, where the airplane struck a fence, before coming to rest in briar bushes. When the airplane's dual magneto system was examined, both sets of points remained closed, regardless of the camshaft position.
Probable Cause: The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA029
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 16:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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