ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316281
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| Date: | Saturday 10 September 2022 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N25144 |
| MSN: | 1068 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1939 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2221 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A-65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kingsbury, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kingsbury, TX (85TE) |
| Kingsbury, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the airplane's engine lost power at an altitude of about 400 ft agl after takeoff. He attempted to glide to an open field but landed in a wooded area after he realized the airplane would not reach the field. The pilot's attempts to troubleshoot the power loss were unsuccessful. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage.
Postaccident examination revealed carbon tracking inside the ignition switch that interfered with the proper operation of the ignition switch as evidenced by testing using a multimeter. Once the carbon tracking was cleaned, the ignition switch operated normally.
It is likely that the carbon tracking present in the ignition switch resulted in a short, that caused both magnetos to stop functioning and ultimately the engine ceased producing power. Based on the available evidence, it could not be determined how long the carbon tracking had been present inside the ignition switch.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN22LA423
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jul-2023 07:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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