ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285007
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| Date: | Monday 23 April 2007 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | Shoreline Flying Club |
| Registration: | N8171V |
| MSN: | 28-8016282 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D3G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palo Alto, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Palo Alto Airport, CA (PAO/KPAO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The engine experienced a loss of power during the takeoff initial climb and the airplane collided with terrain. The pilot stated that as the airplane reached about 300 feet above ground level (agl), the engine experienced a loss of power. In response, the pilot manipulated the throttle forward and aft, which resulted in a temporary surge. The engine subsequently failed to produce any power. The pilot switched the fuel tank selector, but the engine did not restart. The airplane continued to descend, and as landing gear touched down in the soft mud, the airplane suddenly stopped and collided with terrain. An aviation mechanic examined the airplane under the auspice of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. The inspector stated that the examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX07LA134
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 16:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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