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May 18, 1984 · Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E · N35LP
Thomasville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thomasville, NC
Aircraft
Eiriavion Oy PIK 20E
Tail Number
N35LP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA174
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT SUFFERED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AT 150 FT AGL WHILE ON INITIAL CLIMB. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT TO LAND AND THE ENG LOST TOTAL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MATURE WHEAT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE NO. 1 PISTON & CYL WERE EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT AND THE PISTON HAD A HOLE THROUGH IT. THE SPARK PLUG WAS ALSO BADLY BURNED.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT SUFFERED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AT 150 FT AGL WHILE ON INITIAL CLIMB. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT TO LAND AND THE ENG LOST TOTAL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MATURE WHEAT FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE NO. 1 PISTON & CYL WERE EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT AND THE PISTON HAD A HOLE THROUGH IT. THE SPARK PLUG WAS ALSO BADLY BURNED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEiriavion Oy PIK 20E
Tail NumberN35LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 505 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO