ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354749
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| Date: | Monday 2 March 1998 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 310C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N608G |
| MSN: | 35941 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1959 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6128 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-470-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lancaster, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KWJF) |
| Henderson, NV (L15) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot attempted takeoff with the mixture controls in an intermediate lean position. The right engine stopped running approximately 300 feet agl, and the pilot elected to land straight ahead rather than attempt a single engine return for landing. When asked about the lean mixture setting for takeoff, the pilot stated that her mechanic had told her to do it that way.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper use of the mixture controls.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA101
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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