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January 28, 1983 · Piper PA-22-135 · N17DA
Lisbon, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Lisbon, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N17DA
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA094
DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER WHEN THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING THRU APRX 150 FT AGL. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER BACK TO THE AIRPORT. REPORTEDLY, HE HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OVER 60 FT TREES NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, ENG, LANDING GEAR, WINGS, INSTRUMENT PANEL & COCKPIT. THE MIXTURE, CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN NEAR THE MIXTURE CONTROL ARM OF THE CARBURETOR; HOWEVER, THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE IN THAT AREA. A MICROSCOPIC EXAM REVEALED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS TYPICAL OF A TENSILE OVERLOAD OF A DUCTILE MATERIAL. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL & NO FUEL CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND. THE MAGNETOS PRODUCED A SPARK & THERE WAS COMPRESSION IN ALL CYLINDERS.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER WHEN THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING THRU APRX 150 FT AGL. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER BACK TO THE AIRPORT. REPORTEDLY, HE HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OVER 60 FT TREES NEAR THE END OF THE RWY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, ENG, LANDING GEAR, WINGS, INSTRUMENT PANEL & COCKPIT. THE MIXTURE, CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND BROKEN NEAR THE MIXTURE CONTROL ARM OF THE CARBURETOR; HOWEVER, THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE IN THAT AREA. A MICROSCOPIC EXAM REVEALED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS TYPICAL OF A TENSILE OVERLOAD OF A DUCTILE MATERIAL. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL & NO FUEL CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND. THE MAGNETOS PRODUCED A SPARK & THERE WAS COMPRESSION IN ALL CYLINDERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportLESLIE (1nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN17DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO