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June 20, 1993 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1698J
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1698J
Operator
Gustav K Meckle
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA123
THE PILOT HAD CONDUCTED 4 TOUCH AND GO'S SUCCESSFULLY. ON THE 5TH TAKEOFF, AFTER THE AIRPLANE WAS AIRBORNE, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT SWITCHED TANKS AND PUMPED THE THROTTLE; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WOODED AREA. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE ENGINE WHICH HAD BEEN OPERATING ON AUTO GAS FOR THE PREVIOUS 200 HOURS.
NTSB Probable Cause
A PARTIAL POWER LOSS OF UNDETERMINED ORIGIN WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD CONDUCTED 4 TOUCH AND GO'S SUCCESSFULLY. ON THE 5TH TAKEOFF, AFTER THE AIRPLANE WAS AIRBORNE, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT SWITCHED TANKS AND PUMPED THE THROTTLE; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WOODED AREA. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE ENGINE WHICH HAD BEEN OPERATING ON AUTO GAS FOR THE PREVIOUS 200 HOURS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:43 CDT
Nearest AirportBowman Field (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4312 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1698J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGustav K Meckle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC