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March 23, 2007 · Piper PA-18 · N2124N
Tulare, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tulare, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N2124N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA085
According to the pilot, approximately 10 minutes after takeoff, the airplane was in cruise flight when the engine "suddenly ran rough, appeared to lose power, then ran rough again." The pilot applied carburetor heat and switched fuel tanks, but this had no significant effect. During the forced landing in tall grass in a barley field, the airplane nosed over. The airplane's vertical fin and rudder were bent, and the propeller was damaged. After the airplane was recovered to an airport, an FAA inspector started the engine and operated it at an idle power setting. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was not determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, approximately 10 minutes after takeoff, the airplane was in cruise flight when the engine "suddenly ran rough, appeared to lose power, then ran rough again." The pilot applied carburetor heat and switched fuel tanks, but this had no significant effect. During the forced landing in tall grass in a barley field, the airplane nosed over. The airplane's vertical fin and rudder were bent, and the propeller was damaged. After the airplane was recovered to an airport, an FAA inspector started the engine and operated it at an idle power setting. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was not determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN2124N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC