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December 21, 1984 · Piper PA-28-161 · N22061
Hollywood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N22061
Operator
Savco Flying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA061
THE ENG LOST PWER AT APRX 400 FT AGL IN A LEFT CLIMBING TURN AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RWY 09L. THE PLT CONTINUED THE LEFT TURN IN AN EFFORT TO LAND ON RWY 18L. EASTERLY WINDS CAUSED THE ACFT TO OVERSHOOT AND LAND ON GRASS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ARPT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ROLLOUT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH AN ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE. ENG EXAM REVEALED A STUCK #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WITH DAMAGE TO THE CORRESPONDING PUSH ROD AND TAPPET.
Full Narrative
THE ENG LOST PWER AT APRX 400 FT AGL IN A LEFT CLIMBING TURN AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RWY 09L. THE PLT CONTINUED THE LEFT TURN IN AN EFFORT TO LAND ON RWY 18L. EASTERLY WINDS CAUSED THE ACFT TO OVERSHOOT AND LAND ON GRASS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ARPT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ROLLOUT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH AN ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE. ENG EXAM REVEALED A STUCK #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WITH DAMAGE TO THE CORRESPONDING PUSH ROD AND TAPPET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:32 EST
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN22061
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSavco Flying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC