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April 26, 1995 · Piper PA-28-140B · N95116

Robbinsville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Robbinsville, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140B
Tail Number
N95116
Operator
Aero Prep
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA095

THE PILOT STAYED IN THE PATTERN AFTER TAKEOFF. WHILE ON FINAL FOR RUNWAY 29, THE ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER. THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTS TO RESTORE POWER WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE, AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN BUSHES 50 YARDS FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO ANOMALIES WITH THE ENGINE.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On April 26, 1995, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140B, N95116, piloted by John S. Kalafian, on a personal flight, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at Trenton Robbinsville Airport (N87), Robbinsville, New Jersey. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was being conducted under CFR 14 Part 91. During a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that he departed runway 29 from N87 and continued in the traffic pattern. The pilot turned final with the flaps extended 2 notches (25 degrees). During final approach, about 400 feet above ground level, the engine lost total power. The pilot's attempts to restore power were unsuccessful. The airplane impacted bushes and came to rest approximately 50 yards from the approach end of the runway. Post accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, revealed no anomalies with the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTrenton-Robbinsville (0nm ESE)
Runway29
Runway Length4275 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140B
Tail NumberN95116
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Prep
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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