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February 5, 1988 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2352N
Williamstown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Williamstown, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2352N
Operator
Wilshire Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC88LA076
THE FLIGHT DEPARTED RUNWAY 27 AT CROSS KEYS AIRPORT AND UPON REACHING 250 FEET ALTITUDE, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND BEGAN VIBRATING. THE PILOT MANEUVERED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH IT. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A YARD ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE AIRPORT. THE PLT HAD JUST PICKED UP THE AIRPLANE AFTER A 100-HOUR INSPECTION (WHICH INCLUDED A WASH) IN THE HOUR BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. HE HAD PURCHASED THE USED AIRPLANE ABOUT 1 WEEK EARLIER. EXAM OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT MOISTURE HAD PERMEATED THE IGNITION SYSTEM.
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THE FLIGHT DEPARTED RUNWAY 27 AT CROSS KEYS AIRPORT AND UPON REACHING 250 FEET ALTITUDE, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND BEGAN VIBRATING. THE PILOT MANEUVERED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH IT. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A YARD ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE AIRPORT. THE PLT HAD JUST PICKED UP THE AIRPLANE AFTER A 100-HOUR INSPECTION (WHICH INCLUDED A WASH) IN THE HOUR BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. HE HAD PURCHASED THE USED AIRPLANE ABOUT 1 WEEK EARLIER. EXAM OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT MOISTURE HAD PERMEATED THE IGNITION SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportCross Keys (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2352N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilshire Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO