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June 14, 1987 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7306W
Anderson, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anderson, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N7306W
Operator
Robert M Jackson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI87LA147
THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ENG BGN 'HITTING & MISSING.' HE MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN TO AVOID A HOUSE & LAND IN A CORN FIELD. HOWEVER, THE ACFT STALLED & THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT A SCREW (WHICH HELD THE BREAKER POINTS IN THE RIGHT MAGNETO) HAD COME OUT & ALLOWED THE POINTS TO COME LOOSE & NOT FOLLOW THE LOBES ON THE CAM. THE ACFT HAD 50 HRS OF FLT TIME SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPN.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ENG BGN 'HITTING & MISSING.' HE MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN TO AVOID A HOUSE & LAND IN A CORN FIELD. HOWEVER, THE ACFT STALLED & THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT A SCREW (WHICH HELD THE BREAKER POINTS IN THE RIGHT MAGNETO) HAD COME OUT & ALLOWED THE POINTS TO COME LOOSE & NOT FOLLOW THE LOBES ON THE CAM. THE ACFT HAD 50 HRS OF FLT TIME SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 EDT
Nearest AirportAce Airpark (5nm S)
Runway27
Runway Length3580 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7306W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert M Jackson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC