ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353154
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| Date: | Saturday 19 June 1999 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J3C-65 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N26842 |
| MSN: | 4229 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4283 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Elko, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KEKO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
This was the first flight after an annual inspection had been performed. Prior to the initial takeoff, the airplane was taxi tested with no discrepancies noted. The pilot stated that the engine started easily and ran smoothly at lower rpm settings. An engine run-up was conducted, which included a magneto check, with no anomalies experienced. During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that the engine did not produce full power. He elected to continue the takeoff, and noted that the rpm did not go above 1,600. He attempted to turn back to the runway to land. As he made the crosswind to downwind turn, the left wing stalled. The airplane pitched down and fell about 50 feet to the ground. The engine was inspected, and found to have weak compression in two cylinders. The examination further revealed that there were leaks coming from the intake and exhaust valves of both cylinders. No further discrepancies were noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA222
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 10:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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