ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 370618
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| Date: | Sunday 24 July 1988 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N33743 |
| MSN: | 28-7525232 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Smoketown, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (37PA) |
| (37PA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST POWER AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A CORN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.THE WRECKAGE WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND WATER WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE GASCOLATOR WAS FULL OF WATER AND THE LEFT FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS THE TANK SELECTED, CONTAINED 12 OZ OF WATER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC88LA192
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 13:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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