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July 8, 1987 · Piper PA-22-135 · N1175C
Tulsa, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N1175C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA163
DRG THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT'S ENG LOST PWR. THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON A MEDIAN IN A RESIDENTIAL & SHOPPING AREA, WHERE IT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM & AN OPNL CHECK OF THE ENG REVEALED NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF PWR.
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DRG THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT'S ENG LOST PWR. THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT ON A MEDIAN IN A RESIDENTIAL & SHOPPING AREA, WHERE IT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM & AN OPNL CHECK OF THE ENG REVEALED NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF PWR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:47 CDT
Nearest AirportHarvey Young (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN1175C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT