ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291801
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| Date: | Sunday 17 September 2006 |
| Time: | 09:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Dariusz Wiegat |
| Registration: | N560DH |
| MSN: | 28-7325560 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5206 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Prospect Height, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | CHICAGO/PROSPEC, IL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees and terrain after an engine failure after takeoff at about 150 feet above ground level. The CFI stated, "Normal takeoff ... At approximately 150 [feet above ground level] engine began developing less than full power. Unable to maintain altitude. Maneuvered to avoid houses and property. Last choice available - fly into tree." The student pilot stated, "At [about 150 feet above ground level] aircraft stopped climbing and CFI took over the controls. He checked the throttle, made sure it was fully applied. At that point aircraft was slowing down and loosing airspeed, altitude. Rpm's dropped to [about] 2300. Carburetor heat was not used during a flight." An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The carburetor heat lever was found in the off position. The local temperature and dew point at the time of the accident were plotted on a Transport Canada carburetor-icing chart. Their intersection fell in the moderate icing-cruise power or serious icing-descent power area.
Probable Cause: The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI06LA263
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 19:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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