ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358213
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| Date: | Friday 29 September 1995 |
| Time: | 14:55 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | Pierre Gourinchas |
| Registration: | N3203Q |
| MSN: | 28-7716143 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rutland, VT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Bedford, MA (KBED) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot landed at Rutland, and the airplane was refueled prior to departure. The pilot departed runway 13. During takeoff, the engine lost power, and the pilot performed a forced landing, during which, the airplane impacted a tree and a barn. Witnesses reported that the engine sounded rough during takeoff and that the airplane would not climb. Postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a preimpact mechanical malfunction with the engine. Additionally, the airport fuel and airplane's fuel were sampled, and no discrepancies were noted.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC95LA230
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 11:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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