ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376289
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| Date: | Sunday 8 September 1985 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: | Volksplane VP-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4354 |
| MSN: | CSJ-HTI |
| Total airframe hrs: | 625 hours |
| Engine model: | VOLKSWAGEN VW1600 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sharpsville, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Butler, PA (KBTP) |
| Youngstown, PA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENG RPM DURING CRUISE FLT. HE APPLIED CARB HEAT AND LOWERED THE NOSE OF THE ACFT IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN ENG RPM HOWEVER, THE ENG CONTINUED TO LOOSE SPEED. THE ENG WAS BELOW 2000 RPM AND DROPPING WHEN THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A FORCE LANDING IN A PICNIC AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT DISCLOSED MOISTURE INSIDE THE MAGNETO CASING.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC85LA259
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 14:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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