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November 22, 1988 · Piper PA-22-135 · N8927C
Salisbury, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salisbury, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N8927C
Operator
Antwiler Gilbert Kent
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA026
THE PILOT SAID SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A PLOWED FIELD, AND AFTER ROLLING ABOUT FIFTY YARDS ON THE ROUGH, SOFT TERRAIN, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WAS FOUND IN A PARTIALLY OFF POSITION. IN THIS POSITION, IT WAS DETERMINED, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER EXCEPT FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
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THE PILOT SAID SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A PLOWED FIELD, AND AFTER ROLLING ABOUT FIFTY YARDS ON THE ROUGH, SOFT TERRAIN, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WAS FOUND IN A PARTIALLY OFF POSITION. IN THIS POSITION, IT WAS DETERMINED, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER EXCEPT FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CST
Nearest AirportSalisbury (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width108 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN8927C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAntwiler Gilbert Kent
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC