ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 382263
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| Date: | Wednesday 6 April 1983 |
| Time: | 17:50 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Virgil Jahnke |
| Registration: | N3172P |
| MSN: | 23-1107 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | American Falls, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | American Falls, ID (U01 |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN AN OFF AIRPORT FORCED LANDING DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL. THE ACFT TOOK OFF AND AT 3OO FEET THE LEFT ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER. THEPILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD IN A PASTURE. DURING ROLL-OUT THE ACFT HIT A 2 FOOT DECLINE IN TERRAIN WHICH DAMAGED THE LEFT GEAR, THE STEP AND THE LEFT WING. WATER WAS FOUND IN BOTH FUEL TANKS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA83LA077
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 11:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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