ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 383184
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| Date: | Sunday 3 October 1982 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman AA-1C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8055W |
| MSN: | AA1C0095 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Madison, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Madison, IN (KIMS) |
| Madison, IN (KIMS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH & GO THE ENG LOST POWER. THE #1 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUT HAD BACKED OFF & THE LEAD WAS FOUND RESTING IN THE PLUG. THE #2 & #4 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUTS HAD BACKED OFF & BOTH LEADS WERE NOT IN THE SPARK PLUGS BUT WERE RESTING ON THE CYL. THE #4 CYL LOWER PLUG LEAD HAD BACKED OFF ALLOWING IT TO DROP OUT OF THE PLUG.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LA005
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 21:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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