ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353342
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| Date: | Saturday 15 May 1999 |
| Time: | 16:45 LT |
| Type: |  Europa Monowheel |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N216JE |
| MSN: | A41 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 90 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru EA81 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Smith, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KPVT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to witnesses, shortly after takeoff a loud 'bang' was heard and the airplane nosed down into the ground. According to the pilot, the engine lost partial power and while climbing to clear power lines, the aircraft stalled and nosed down into a tree and subsequently the ground. A FAA Inspector on-scene stated that examination of the wreckage found that the engine had impacted the tree directly at the propeller, cracking the crankcase, and substantially damaging both wings and the cockpit. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were favorable for the formation of induction system icing.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL99LA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 13:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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