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July 23, 1999 · Piper PA28-160B · N5595W

Pueblo, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pueblo, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA28-160B
Tail Number
N5595W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA126

During initial climb following takeoff on a cross-country flight, the engine lost all power and the pilot conducted a forced landing on the airport with touchdown occurring partially on a taxiway. Following touchdown, the landing gear failed and the aircraft nosed over. Examination of the engine provided no evidence as to why the loss of power occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

Total loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 1999, at 2236 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-160B, N5595W, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following takeoff from Pueblo, Colorado. The loss of power occurred during initial climb. The commercial pilot and sole occupant received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which was en route to Spanish Peaks Airport, Walsenburg, Colorado. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. According to information provided in a telephone interview with the pilot, the aircraft departed runway 26R. About 300 feet above the ground, on initial climb, the engine lost all power while over the intersection of runway 26R and runway 17/35. The pilot said he initiated a left turn to avoid the approach lights and an aircraft that was in position for takeoff on runway 35. After approximately 180 degrees of turn, a landing was conducted partially on taxiway B and partially on the ground next to the taxiway. The aircraft landing gear failed following touchdown and the aircraft nosed over coming to rest inverted on runway 17/35. (See attached airport depiction.) Examination of the engine and engine accessories provided no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction. The magneto switch, which appeared to have excessive play was tested and functioned normally.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:36 MDT
Nearest AirportPueblo Memorial (0nm)
Runway26R
Runway Length10496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28-160B
Tail NumberN5595W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data