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August 4, 1987 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8363H
N. Andover, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
N. Andover, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8363H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA221
THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL AND DUE TO THE LACK OF ALTITUDE DECIDED TO LAND THE ACFT STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON THE GRASS BESIDE THE RUNWAY. TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A STUCK VALVE. THE VALVE HAD BEEN STRUCK BY THE PISTON AND HAD BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES WHICH ENTERED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL AND DUE TO THE LACK OF ALTITUDE DECIDED TO LAND THE ACFT STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON THE GRASS BESIDE THE RUNWAY. TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A STUCK VALVE. THE VALVE HAD BEEN STRUCK BY THE PISTON AND HAD BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES WHICH ENTERED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportLawrence Mem. (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8363H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO