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August 2, 1984 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3743P
Findlay, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Findlay, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N3743P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA322
DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB AT AN ALT OF APRX 1400 FT MSL THE ENGINE QUIT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN POWER FAILED. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD.POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A BROKEN CARBURETOR HEAT LINKAGE ON THE CONTROL ROD. THE ENGINE WAS THEN STARTED AND IT RAN WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
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DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB AT AN ALT OF APRX 1400 FT MSL THE ENGINE QUIT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN POWER FAILED. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD.POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A BROKEN CARBURETOR HEAT LINKAGE ON THE CONTROL ROD. THE ENGINE WAS THEN STARTED AND IT RAN WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:48 EDT
Nearest AirportFINDLAY (1nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3743P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC