ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294302
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 December 2004 |
| Time: | 16:20 LT |
| Type: | Day VP-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N19LC |
| MSN: | LD-1 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 207 hours |
| Engine model: | Hapi 60-E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Warrenton, Virginia -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Warrenton, VA (W66) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had just completed recent maintenance to the airplane's converted automobile engine. Before conducting the accident flight, the pilot ran the engine for 20 minutes, of which 1 minute was at full power. After takeoff, the engine began to run rough, and the cylinder head temperature rose. The engine rpm then progressively dropped from full power to 2,300 rpm, and the pilot attempted to return to the airport; however, he conducted a forced landing to a clearing as the aircraft settled with limited power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck trees, and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot added that the engine had seized on a prior flight, in September 2004. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the engine had seized and heat damage was noted.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC05LA030
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Oct-2022 15:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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