ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 383709
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Saturday 31 July 1982 |
| Time: | 16:45 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft A23A |
| Owner/operator: | Charles Hulteen |
| Registration: | N3683Q |
| MSN: | M1055 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1932 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-346A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grantsburg, WI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Grantsburg, WI (GTG |
| Grantsburg, WI (GTG | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT COULD NOT START THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE MIXTURE IN THE NORMAL (RICH) POSITION. THE MIXTURE WAS SET TO LEAN AND THE ENGINE STARTED. DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT LANDED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT SINCE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION, THE FUEL PUMP ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAD TO BEADJUSTED BY 3 TURNS TO GET THE FUEL PRESSURE DOWN TO NORMAL. ALSO THERE WAS A 100 RPM RISE WHEN THE MIXTURE WAS LEANED AT 1000 RPM SETTING. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPARK PLUGS WERE FOUND TO BE FOULED WITH CARBON.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB CHI82DA287
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 03:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation