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May 12, 1988 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2601C
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2601C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO88FID03
THE PILOT WAS DOING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS. DURING CLIMBOUT ENGINE POWER LOSS OCCURRED AT AN ESTIMATED 300 FT AGL. THE PILOT RADIOED MAYDAY AND A WITNESS STATED HE HEARD THE STALL HORN DURING THE TRANSMISSION. AFTERWARDS THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN AND SPUN TO THE GROUND. ENGINE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY PRE-EXISTING FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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THE PILOT WAS DOING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS. DURING CLIMBOUT ENGINE POWER LOSS OCCURRED AT AN ESTIMATED 300 FT AGL. THE PILOT RADIOED MAYDAY AND A WITNESS STATED HE HEARD THE STALL HORN DURING THE TRANSMISSION. AFTERWARDS THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN AND SPUN TO THE GROUND. ENGINE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY PRE-EXISTING FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHampton Roads (1nm E)
Runway10
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2601C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC