ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355229
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| Date: | Sunday 21 September 1997 |
| Time: | 10:50 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150L |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6865G |
| MSN: | 15072365 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2440 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Easton, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , NY (B04) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A witness reported, the airplane's engine ran 'real rough' when started, and the pilot waited 30 to 45 minutes to warm the engine before departing. During the initial takeoff climb, the airplane's engine lost power. Unable to climb, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing, and the airplane struck trees. Examination of the airplane's engine revealed that the number three cylinder exhaust valve was stuck in the open position. The airplane had flown about 35 hours since its most recent annual inspection, which was performed on 7/13/94.
Probable Cause: mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was performed.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA184
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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