ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355950
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 April 1997 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Friendly Flight Inc. |
| Registration: | N4979L |
| MSN: | 28-4354 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2126 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-260-A4A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hazelhurst, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Douglas, GA (KDQH) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The passenger/pilot stated that they had about ten minutes of ground operation before the non certificated pilot attempted the takeoff. During the ground operation the non certificated pilot completed a runup, but the passenger was not sure of the complete extent of the carburetor heat check. As the airplane climbed through 400 feet, the engine suddenly quit. The non certificated pilot selected an open field and attempted a forced landing. The airplane touched down in a freshly plowed field about 100 yards left of the departure end of the runway 27. During the examination of the airplane, approximately eight gallons of fuel were recovered from the right fuel tank; no fuel was recovered from the left fuel tank. No mechanical problems were discovered during the wreckage examination. A review of weather data disclosed that conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. The fuel selector was placed on the right fuel tank before starting the takeoff roll. The non-certificated pilot did not have a current third class medical certificate.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA065
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 17:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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