ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353935
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| Date: | Saturday 15 August 1998 |
| Time: | 13:35 LT |
| Type: | Raymond C. Voegele MINI IMP RC-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N55961 |
| MSN: | A-28 |
| Engine model: | Great Plains 2180CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sonoma, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (0Q9) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After takeoff, the pilot noted a partial loss of engine power and attempted to land in an open field; however, the airplane's landing gear struck trees and it collided with the roof of an occupied house. The pilot stated that the engine did not sputter, surge, or backfire, and the engine was just not producing full power. Examination of the airplane disclosed that there was a loose magneto cap with one screw missing, and the other two were only engaged by three threads. Interference was also found at the midpoint of the throttle control system as a result of the improper routing of that system in the airframe, and a misrigged carburetor heat box, which resulted in an inability to achieve full throttle movement at the carburetor.
Probable Cause: A loss of power due to a loose magneto cap and a binding throttle control cable. The deficiencies were the result of the owner/pilot's improper installation and/or adjustments.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA265
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 17:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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