ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354859
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| Date: | Friday 23 January 1998 |
| Time: | 15:25 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8422P |
| MSN: | 24-3672 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5513 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIO-540-C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sutherlin, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Eugene, OR (KEUG) |
| Sacramento, CA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight, the airframe began to pick up light rime ice. The pilot elected to return to his departure point and was cleared to descend to a lower altitude. After the flight descended to the lower altitude, the engine was unable to maintain full power and began to run rough. The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude to reach the airport and the pilot elected to land the airplane on an open field. During the gear up landing to the soft field, the airplane collided with a berm and barb wire fence. After the aircraft was recovered, it was determined that the engine was in a condition to be test run. A new propeller was installed, a battery was connected, and a fuel supply was rigged. The engine was started and ran normally at idle power until the engine was warmed up. The engine was then run to 1700 RPM and a magneto check was accomplished. The oil temperature, oil pressure, EGT, and suction were all within normal parameters. The inlet air box was severely damaged during the accident sequence. The alternate air door would operate only part way open, however, the hinge was clear and free. The air filter was a foam filter that was in good condition, with no sign of deterioration or blockage.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA98LA028
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 19:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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