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October 27, 1983 · Piper J3C-65 · N29037

Parker, CO

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Parker, CO
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N29037
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA018

DURING THE TAKEOFF PORTION OF A TOUCH & GO, THE ENG WENT TO IDLE 15 FT AGL. THE PLT MADE A LEFT TURN & LANDED IN A FIELDCOLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR. INVESTIGATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE CARBURETOR WAS HANGING IN PLACE BY THE THROTTLE & MIXTURE CONTROL CABLES. THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER ARM ON THE CARB WAS FOUND IN THE FULL LEAN POSITION. THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE CONTROL WAS SUPPOSE TO BE WIRED TO THE FULL RICH POSITIVE. HOWEVER, THE SAFETY WIRE WAS FOUND CONNECTED ONLY TO THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE MIXTURE CONTROL PLATE COVER IN PLACE. IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS MOVED TO THE FULL LEAN POSITION BEFORE OR DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE.

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DURING THE TAKEOFF PORTION OF A TOUCH & GO, THE ENG WENT TO IDLE 15 FT AGL. THE PLT MADE A LEFT TURN & LANDED IN A FIELDCOLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR. INVESTIGATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE CARBURETOR WAS HANGING IN PLACE BY THE THROTTLE & MIXTURE CONTROL CABLES. THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER ARM ON THE CARB WAS FOUND IN THE FULL LEAN POSITION. THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE CONTROL WAS SUPPOSE TO BE WIRED TO THE FULL RICH POSITIVE. HOWEVER, THE SAFETY WIRE WAS FOUND CONNECTED ONLY TO THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE MIXTURE CONTROL PLATE COVER IN PLACE. IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS MOVED TO THE FULL LEAN POSITION BEFORE OR DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportEVERITT (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN29037
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 16 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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