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December 3, 1982 · Mooney M22 · N7728M
Hampton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hampton, GA
Aircraft
Mooney M22
Tail Number
N7728M
Operator
Bentair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83FKG04
AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT CLIMBED TO ABOUT 60-70 FT & THE ENG QUIT. THE ACFT CRASH LANDED OFF THE END OF RWY 24. THE OVERBOARD FLEXIBLE ATMOSPHERIC DRAIN VENT, CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PRESSURIZATION VALVE, WAS FOUND TO BE PLUGGED BY A VERY SMALL PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT HAD THE VENT LINE COMPLETELY BLOCKED.
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AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT CLIMBED TO ABOUT 60-70 FT & THE ENG QUIT. THE ACFT CRASH LANDED OFF THE END OF RWY 24. THE OVERBOARD FLEXIBLE ATMOSPHERIC DRAIN VENT, CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PRESSURIZATION VALVE, WAS FOUND TO BE PLUGGED BY A VERY SMALL PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT HAD THE VENT LINE COMPLETELY BLOCKED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EST
Nearest AirportBear Creek (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M22
Tail NumberN7728M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBentair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-541-A1A · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility11 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0