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June 24, 1995 · Piper J3 · N41105

York, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
York, SC
Aircraft
Piper J3
Tail Number
N41105
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA118

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF FROM THE SOD AIRFIELD, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOST POWER. HE ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING IN A NEARBY FIELD, BUT COULD NOT MAKE THE FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TREES AND TERRAIN IN A SWAMPY AREA, AND THE ENGINE WAS SUBMERGED IN WATER. AFTER DRAINING THE WATER FROM THE CARBURETOR, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE RAN NORMALLY AT ALL POWER SETTINGS.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 1995, at 1930 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3, N41105, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain following a loss of engine power during takeoff near York, South Carolina. The airline transport pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provision of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local personal flight. The pilot stated that immediately after takeoff from the private sod airfield, the aircraft engine stopped producing power. He attempted a forced landing in a field, but was unable to make the field, and impacted the trees and terrain. The aircraft came to rest in a swamp area, and the aircraft engine was submerged in water. During a test run of the aircraft engine, following the draining of water from the carburetor, the engine ran normally at all power settings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportYORK (1nm NNE)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3
Tail NumberN41105
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data