ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380973
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| Date: | Thursday 1 September 1983 |
| Time: | 15:10 LT |
| Type: | Edwards MITCHELL P-38 |
| Owner/operator: | Thomas Edwards |
| Registration: | N81TE |
| MSN: | L-208 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 82 hours |
| Engine model: | CUYUNA NOT REPORTED |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sheridan, MI -
 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 ACFT NOSED DOWN IN A CROP OF CORN DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT 200 FT AGL DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB. DURING THE TURN BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP THE LEFT WING STALLED. THE PILOT SAID HE RECOVERED ABOUT 10 FT AGL BUT THE CORN STALKS SLOWED THE ACFT AND FORCED THE NOSE DOWN. AFTER THE ACCIDENT AN INSPECTION SHOWED A FUEL LINE CRIMPED AGAINST THE TANK CAUSING A PARTIAL BLOCKING OF FUEL FLOW. THIS IS A HOMEBUILT ACFT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LA406
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 22:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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