ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354542
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| Date: | Tuesday 28 April 1998 |
| Time: | 11:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28RT-201T |
| Owner/operator: | Leading Edge Aviation Services |
| Registration: | N2125N |
| MSN: | 28R-7931043 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tampa, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (X16) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, and the FAA, immediately after takeoff, a large bird struck the front of the airplane and entered into the engine compartment. The impact separated a fuel line and a loss of engine power occurred. Subsequently, the engine stopped and the pilot made an emergency landing into a rough field collapsing the left main gear and striking a tree with the left wing substantially damaging the airplane.
Probable Cause: In-flight collision with a bird, which separated a fuel line causing a loss of engine power, and resulting in an emergency landing on unsuitable terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98LA068
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 15:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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