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November 25, 1998 · Piper PA-28-140 · N3350T

Aiken, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aiken, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N3350T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL99LA031

The pilot was enroute to Florida, and planned a refueling stop in South Carolina. During the descent from 8500 feet, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. Attempts by the pilot to restore full engine power failed. So he selected a field for an emergency landing, and while on final approach to land, the engine regained full power. At that point, the pilot elected to go-around. During the climbout phase of the go-around maneuver, the airplane collided with trees on the departure end of the proposed landing site. According to the pilot, the collision with the trees separated the left main landing gear assembly, and the right wing sustained substantial structural damage. The pilot flew the airplane to Aiken, South Carolina and after touchdown on runway 24, the airplane skidded off the left side of the runway. During the engine loss of power, weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT PROPERLY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On November 25, 1998, at 1300 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3350T, collided with trees during a go-around from an emergency landing near Aiken, South Carolina. The personal cross country flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time the accident, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed from Suffolk, Virginia, at 0955. The pilot reported that he was enroute to Crestview, Florida, and had planned a refueling stop in Saluda, South Carolina. During the descent from 8500 feet, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. Attempts, by the pilot, to restore full engine power failed. The pilot selected a field for an emergency landing, while on final approach to land, the engine regained full power. At that point, the pilot elected to go-around. During the climbout phase of the go-around maneuver, the airplane collided with trees on the departure end of the proposed landing site. According to the pilot, the collision with the trees separated the left main landing gear assembly, and the right wing sustained substantial structural damage. The pilot flew the airplane to Aiken, South Carolina, and after touchdown on runway 24, the airplane skidded off the left side of the runway. During the engine loss of power, weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportAIKEN (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN3350T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind25° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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