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June 4, 2021 · Piper PA28 140 · N8208N

Justin, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Justin, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1969)
Tail Number
N8208N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA249

The pilot stated that he and a passenger were to conduct three takeoffs and landings in preparation for the airplane to be sold. Immediately after the third takeoff, when the airplane was about 45 ft above ground level, the engine experienced a loss of power. The left wing dropped, and the airplane descended into trees. The left wing separated at the wing root during the accident sequence and the airplane came to rest suspended in the trees. The pilot stated that the airplane had not received an annual inspection in about 7 years and had not been flown much in recent years. A basic postaccident examination found that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. There was a smell of fuel at the accident site. The left fuel tank was intact and contained about 1 gallon of fuel. The right fuel tank was breached and did not contain any fuel. The fuel selector was positioned to the right tank. The pilot was contacted via email and phone on multiple occasions but did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. The airplane was moved to private property and the NTSB was unable to examine the wreckage. Based on the limited available evidence, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information.

Full Narrative

On June 4, 2021, about 1830 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N8208N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Justin, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that the intention of the flight was to ensure that the airplane operated normally before it was sold. He stated that there were 15 to 20 gallons of fuel in each wing tank, which had been fueled about three months earlier. On the evening of the accident, he had already completed two landings on the grass runway and was completing a third and final takeoff when the accident occurred. He stated that, immediately after departure, when the airplane was about 45 ft above ground level, the engine experienced a loss of power. The left wing dropped, and the airplane descended into trees. The left wing separated at the wing root during the accident sequence and the airplane came to rest suspended in the trees. The pilot stated that the airplane had not received an annual inspection in about 7 years and had not been flown much in recent years. A postaccident examination by the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector noted that there was a smell of fuel at the accident site. The left fuel tank was intact and contained about one gallon of fuel. The right fuel tank was breached and did not contain any fuel; the fuel selector was positioned to the right tank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot was contacted via email and phone on multiple occasions but did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. The airplane was moved to private property and the NTSB was unable to examine the wreckage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying S Farm (0.5nm NNW)
RunwayN/S
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN8208N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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