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October 4, 1982 · Grumman AA-1C · N8055W
Madison, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, IN
Aircraft
Grumman AA-1C
Tail Number
N8055W
Operator
Ralph O Rogers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA005
AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH & GO THE ENG LOST POWER. THE #1 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUT HAD BACKED OFF & THE LEAD WAS FOUND RESTING IN THE PLUG. THE #2 & #4 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUTS HAD BACKED OFF & BOTH LEADS WERE NOT IN THE SPARK PLUGS BUT WERE RESTING ON THE CYL. THE #4 CYL LOWER PLUG LEAD HAD BACKED OFF ALLOWING IT TO DROP OUT OF THE PLUG.
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AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH & GO THE ENG LOST POWER. THE #1 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUT HAD BACKED OFF & THE LEAD WAS FOUND RESTING IN THE PLUG. THE #2 & #4 CYL UPPER PLUG LEAD NUTS HAD BACKED OFF & BOTH LEADS WERE NOT IN THE SPARK PLUGS BUT WERE RESTING ON THE CYL. THE #4 CYL LOWER PLUG LEAD HAD BACKED OFF ALLOWING IT TO DROP OUT OF THE PLUG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMADISON (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA-1C
Tail NumberN8055W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRalph O Rogers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0