ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298463
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| Date: | Sunday 23 September 2001 |
| Time: | 16:50 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing-Stearman E75N1 |
| Owner/operator: | Milton Palmer |
| Registration: | N57940 |
| MSN: | 75-2803 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4299 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming R680-17-B4E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rhinebeck, New York -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rhinebeck, NY (NY94) |
| Cooperstown, NY (K23) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Within a 2-year period prior to the accident, the pilot had operated out of the 2,200-foot turf runway approximately 20 times. During the accident takeoff, the airplane was about 50 feet above the ground with 500 feet of runway remaining, when the engine "coughed." However, the pilot believed the engine continued to develop full power, and there was insufficient runway remaining to abort the takeoff. The pilot maintained a climb speed of 65 mph, but as the airplane neared the end of the runway, the climb rate decreased, and the airplane struck trees. The pilot stated that he usually cleared the trees by 100 feet. He added that the airplane was equipped with a mid-range metal propeller, and the fuel tanks were approximately ¾ full. The pilot further stated that 1 week after the accident, some witnesses told him that the engine didn't quite sound the same during the accident takeoff as it did during previous takeoffs, but nobody could positively confirm a power loss. Examination of the engine by an FAA inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.
Probable Cause: A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA229
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 18:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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