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May 28, 1989 · Piper PA-22-150 · N6121D
Black Diamond, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Black Diamond, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N6121D
Operator
Nancy K Jensen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA093
AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN MISFIRING AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AHEAD. A TURN WAS MADE TO EFFECT A FORCED LANDING ON A PARALLEL ROADWAY. DURING ROLLOUT, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POWER POLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LEFT MAGNETO ROTOR GEAR HAD STRIPPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
POWER LOSS DUE TO MAGNETO FAILURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORCED LANDING AND THE PRESENCE OF OBSTACLES.
Full Narrative
AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN MISFIRING AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AHEAD. A TURN WAS MADE TO EFFECT A FORCED LANDING ON A PARALLEL ROADWAY. DURING ROLLOUT, THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POWER POLE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LEFT MAGNETO ROTOR GEAR HAD STRIPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:44 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN6121D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNancy K Jensen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC