ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293360
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| Date: | Wednesday 13 July 2005 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: | Jabiru Aircraft SK0007 |
| Owner/operator: | Peter J Tremblay |
| Registration: | N30SP |
| MSN: | SK0007 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 50 hours |
| Engine model: | Jabiru 2200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Aiken, South Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Aiken, SC (S17) |
| Aiken, SC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff phase of the repositioning flight, the pilot reported that the engine began to vibrate violently and lost power. The pilot selected a nearby field for a forced landing. After the airplane touched down, and after the pilot exited the airplane, it burst into flames. Post accident examination revealed the airplane was made of composite materials, and was damaged by post crash fire. The engine of the airplane was heavily fire damaged. One valve cover was punctured and partially melted. The pistons and piston rods were still attached to the crankshaft with no abnormalities. Traces of oil were found throughout the engine and in the oil pan. The engine system appeared to be well lubricated.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL05CA130
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 19:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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