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February 27, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N56255
Morrilton, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Morrilton, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N56255
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA087
THE ACFT LOST POWER DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 75 FT AGL. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN THE TREES. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND NO FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS NOTED. THE EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND DEWPOINT WERE IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITION RANGE. THE PLT SAID THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS IN THE COLD POSITION FOR TAKEOFF.
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THE ACFT LOST POWER DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 75 FT AGL. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN THE TREES. THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND NO FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS NOTED. THE EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND DEWPOINT WERE IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITION RANGE. THE PLT SAID THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS IN THE COLD POSITION FOR TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportPetit Jean (0nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length5980 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN56255
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 14 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:25
Weather SourceWFAC