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April 2, 1994 · Piper PA-28-140 · N3521K
San Angelo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Angelo, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N3521K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA115
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE MUFFLER BAFFLE HAD COME LOOSE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
On April 1, 1994, at 1820 central standard time, a Piper PA-28- 140, N3521K, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near San Angelo, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator report that after takeoff the aircraft would not develop sufficient power to maintain altitude. He further reported that he executed a forced landing in a field and that "on roll out, the wing tips struck a fence" west of the departure end of the runway. An examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the operator revealed that the muffler baffle had come lose. The aircraft was released to the owner.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CST
Nearest AirportMathis Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6916 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN3521K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:38
Weather SourceWFAC