ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299077
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Date: | Saturday 22 April 2000 |
Time: | 14:00 LT |
Type: | Air Tractor AT-401-B |
Owner/operator: | Thornton Aerial Application |
Registration: | N6096P |
MSN: | 0999 |
Engine model: | P&W R-1340 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | LAWRENCEBURG, Tennessee -
United States of America
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Agricultural |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot stated that, while on an aerial application run, he heard a loud pop and observed black smoke coming from the engine exhaust. The pilot selected an area for a forced landing. While maneuvering for the landing, the airplane collided with trees. Examination of the engine disclosed that, the number 3 cylinder's exhaust valve was stuck in the open position
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | ATL00LA046 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 10 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB ATL00LA046
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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