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February 4, 2022 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N5145W

Olathe, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201 (1977)
Tail Number
N5145W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA115

The pilot landed at the airport and added fuel to the airplane. On departure, when the airplane was about 700 ft above ground level, the engine stopped producing power. Recorded engine data showed a decrease in engine rpm, cylinder head temperature, and exhaust gas temperature about 2 minutes after takeoff. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and wings. An examination of the engine and fuel system did not reveal any preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. The engine’s throttle body and fuel flow divider were sent for further examination. The bench test of the fuel servo indicated that the fuel flow was within tolerances; however, the idle fuel flow was lean with the metering head increased to the maximum limit. The examination of fuel servo and fuel flow divider found contamination with a substance consistent with a lubricant normally used during the assembly of the fuel servo. The fuel flow was within tolerances, and it is unlikely that the contamination would have resulted in the loss of engine power. Investigators were unable to determine the reason for the loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On February 4, 2022, about 1212 central standard time, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, N5145W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Olathe, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot had landed at the Olathe-Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC), Olathe, Kansas, and added fuel to the airplane. On departure, when the airplane was about 700 ft above ground level, the engine sustained a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and wings. The airplane was equipped with a JP Instrument Engine Data Monitor 730 which recorded several parameters during the accident flight. The recording started about 1200 and about 1209 the parameters recorded were consistent with a takeoff. About 1210:50, the engine rpm decreased to about 1,500 rpm and the exhaust gas temperature and cylinder head temperature decreased. The recording ended about 1212:50. An examination of the engine and fuel system conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration did not reveal preimpact anomalies or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. The engine’s fuel servo and fuel flow divider were sent for further examination and a bench test. The bench test of the fuel servo indicated that the fuel flow was within tolerances; however, the idle fuel flow was lean with the metering head increased to the maximum limit. An examination of fuel servo and fuel flow divider found contamination with a substance consistent with Krytox, a lubricant normally used during the assembly of the fuel servo. A fuel sample taken from the truck that fueled the airplane was free of contamination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN5145W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Unknown · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 F / 1 F
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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