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March 29, 1986 · Piper PA-22-150 · N6167D
Lytton, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Lytton, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N6167D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA081
THE ACFT WAS DEPARTING FROM A 2,500 FT LONG, GRASS, FARM STRIP. THE PLT SAID HE NOTICED AFTER TAKE OFF THAT THE ENG WAS NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER AND HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALT. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FLD, BUT THE GROUND WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT WAS LAST FUELED FROM A FARM TANK ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WAS DEPARTING FROM A 2,500 FT LONG, GRASS, FARM STRIP. THE PLT SAID HE NOTICED AFTER TAKE OFF THAT THE ENG WAS NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER AND HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALT. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FLD, BUT THE GROUND WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT WAS LAST FUELED FROM A FARM TANK ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN6167D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC