ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376477
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| Date: | Friday 16 August 1985 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-20 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7665K |
| MSN: | 20486 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1377 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-290-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bay City, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bay City, MI (3CM) |
| Saginaw, MI (KMBS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A HARD FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF PWR SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AT AN ALT OF APRX 250 FT AGL, THE ENG QUIT. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED ON THE RIGHT TANK WHICH CONTAINED APRX 2 OUNCES OF FUEL. THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS FOUND APRX 2/3 FULL.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI85LA349
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 16:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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