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August 10, 1983 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4552T
Jamestown, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jamestown, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4552T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA321
THE ACFT CRASHED IN TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING CLIMBOUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO DEVELOP FULL POWER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS IN THE COLD POSITION. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES IN MATERIAL. THE TEMPERATURE WAS REPORTED AS 91 DEGREES F AND THE DEW POINT AS 65 DEGREES F.
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THE ACFT CRASHED IN TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING CLIMBOUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO DEVELOP FULL POWER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS IN THE COLD POSITION. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES IN MATERIAL. THE TEMPERATURE WAS REPORTED AS 91 DEGREES F AND THE DEW POINT AS 65 DEGREES F.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportJamestown Muni. (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4552T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-340 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC