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November 8, 2008 · Piper PA-28-140 · N8485R

Nacogdoches, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nacogdoches, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N8485R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09LA055

After an hour of conducting flight maneuvers, the pilot and flight instructor proceeded to do a power-off landing. During the take-off from the runway, the engine lost partial power, and when it appeared that they would not be able to clear trees, they elected to conduct a forced landing. An inspection of the airplane, revealed that during the forced landing the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. After the aircraft was recovered to a hangar an examination/engine run was conducted. During the engine run, the magneto check was "good"; however, when the carburetor heat control was pulled, the engine started to run rough and lose power. The reason for the loss of engine power was not identified.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On November 8, 2008, approximately 1000 central daylight time, a single-engine, Piper 140 airplane, N8485R, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, shortly after takeoff from the AL Mangham Jr. Regional Airport (KOCH), Nacogdoches, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was registered and operated by a private individual. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, flight. According to the flight instructor and airline transport pilot, they were performing a flight review. After about an hour of conducting several flight maneuvers, they proceeded to do a power-off landing. During the take-off from runway 18, the engine lost partial power and when it appeared that they would not be able to clear trees, they elected to conduct a forced landing. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, who examined the airplane, reported that during the forced landing the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The aircraft was recovered to a hangar. The flight instructor and FAA Inspector inspected the throttle and mixture controls before deciding to run the airplane's engine. The engine was started and allowed to warm briefly, before conducting a magneto check at 2,000-rpm. The magneto check was "good"; however, when the carburetor heat control was pulled, the engine started to run rough and not able to maintain 2,000-rpm. The reason for the loss of engine power was not identified.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportAl Mangham Jr Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN8485R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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