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August 21, 1994 · Piper PA-25 · N8819L

Columbia, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Columbia, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-25
Tail Number
N8819L
Operator
Aidoock Air Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA159

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING A SWATH RUN, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN THE FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING THE ROLL OUT, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT A PIECE OF METAL IN THE CARBURETOR HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM ITS WELD, AND JAMMED IN THE CARBURETOR CAUSING THE CARBURETOR TO FAIL.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the aircraft carburetor that resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 1994, at 1105 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25, N8819L, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain during a forced landing near Columbia, North Carolina. The commercial pilot received minor injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local aerial application flight. The flight departed a private airstrip in Columbia, North Carolina about 1100. The pilot stated that during a maneuvering turn, the aircraft engine stopped producing power. He executed a forced landing into the field. After landing, the aircraft nosed over in the soft field causing substantial damage to the airplane. Examination of the aircraft revealed that a piece of metal located in the carburetor air box had broken loose from it's weld, and jammed in the carburetor.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-25
Tail NumberN8819L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAidoock Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2C5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data