ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379498
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| Date: | Friday 18 May 1984 |
| Time: | 13:45 LT |
| Type: |  Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N35LP |
| MSN: | PIK-20E |
| Total airframe hrs: | 71 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 505 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Thomasville, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT SUFFERED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AT 150 FT AGL WHILE ON INITIAL CLIMB. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT TO LAND AND THE ENG LOST TOTAL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MATURE WHEAT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE NO. 1 PISTON & CYL WERE EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT AND THE PISTON HAD A HOLE THROUGH IT. THE SPARK PLUG WAS ALSO BADLY BURNED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL84LA174
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 06:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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