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June 27, 1988 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N21312
Cambridge, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cambridge, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N21312
Operator
Larry Abromavich
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO88FA060
THE PILOT HAD DEPARTED OCEAN CITY, MD APRX 20 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN NEARING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AT AN ALT OF 3000 FT MSL, A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO NO AVAIL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A SWAMP NEAR CAMBRIDGE, MD. THE PLT AND PASSENGER WERE AIR-LIFTED FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE BY MILITARY HELICOPTER. THE WRECKAGE WAS LATER AIR-LIFTED FROM THE SITE. THE WRECKAGE WAS PLACED ON A FLAT BED TRAILER AND THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN CHECKED UP TO 2000 RPM. CAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
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THE PILOT HAD DEPARTED OCEAN CITY, MD APRX 20 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN NEARING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AT AN ALT OF 3000 FT MSL, A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO NO AVAIL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A SWAMP NEAR CAMBRIDGE, MD. THE PLT AND PASSENGER WERE AIR-LIFTED FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE BY MILITARY HELICOPTER. THE WRECKAGE WAS LATER AIR-LIFTED FROM THE SITE. THE WRECKAGE WAS PLACED ON A FLAT BED TRAILER AND THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN CHECKED UP TO 2000 RPM. CAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN21312
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry Abromavich
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO