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August 29, 1984 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7335D
Lake City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake City, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7335D
Operator
Gerald West
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA370
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG RPM BEGAN TO DECREASE. THE ACFT FLEW INTO A TREE ADJACENT TO A ROAD NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE PROPERTY OWNER REPORTED THAT THE TURF AIRSTRIP WAS APRX 1,500 FT LONG. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS CALCULATED TO BE 3,500 FT.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG RPM BEGAN TO DECREASE. THE ACFT FLEW INTO A TREE ADJACENT TO A ROAD NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE PROPERTY OWNER REPORTED THAT THE TURF AIRSTRIP WAS APRX 1,500 FT LONG. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS CALCULATED TO BE 3,500 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7335D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald West
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-TC374 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourcePILO