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August 9, 1992 · Piper PA-22 · N9557D
Cinnibar, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cinnibar, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N9557D
Operator
John T Smeaton Sr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA126
THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, AND ABOUT 10 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE ENGINE GRADUALLY LOST PARTIAL POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO THE BUSHES JUST OFF THE END OF THE REMOTE STRIP. INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE ACCIDENT WAS VERY MINIMAL AND SKETCHY. SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM THE PILOT AND PASSENGER. THE WRECKAGE WAS NOT RECOVERED, AND THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, AND ABOUT 10 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE ENGINE GRADUALLY LOST PARTIAL POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO THE BUSHES JUST OFF THE END OF THE REMOTE STRIP. INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE ACCIDENT WAS VERY MINIMAL AND SKETCHY. SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM THE PILOT AND PASSENGER. THE WRECKAGE WAS NOT RECOVERED, AND THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportCINNABAR (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN9557D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn T Smeaton Sr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT