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November 23, 1991 · Piper PA-20 · N7304K
Hilliard, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hilliard, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7304K
Operator
Slovenz Joseph N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA038
WHILE VFR ON TOP THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER BREAKING OUT OF THE CLOUDS THE PLT OBSERVED A FIELD & PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE INTENTIONALLY GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AHEAD. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED 2 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT BY AN FAA INSPECTOR. THE ACFT WAS SECURED & THE ENG WAS STARTED & FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW CEILING ENCOUNTERED AND REDUCED IN-FLIGHT PLANNING DECISION TIME BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
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WHILE VFR ON TOP THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. AFTER BREAKING OUT OF THE CLOUDS THE PLT OBSERVED A FIELD & PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE INTENTIONALLY GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AHEAD. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED 2 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT BY AN FAA INSPECTOR. THE ACFT WAS SECURED & THE ENG WAS STARTED & FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7304K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSlovenz Joseph N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC