ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 202164
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| Date: | Wednesday 7 April 1999 |
| Time: | 18:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Father John 77 Flying Club Inc |
| Registration: | N6454R |
| MSN: | 28-21639 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-L2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Flint, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Flushing, MI (3DA) |
| (KFNT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the flight instructor, while on approach to runway 23, the dual student reduced engine power in order to lose some altitude. When the airplane reached the desired altitude, the throttle was advanced but no response was noted from the engine. The instructor took control of the airplane, attempted to troubleshoot the loss of engine power, and then elected to land the airplane in a parking lot north of the airport. Approximately 30 feet above ground level, it collided with a light pole, impacted the terrain, and came to rest on an embankment near an exit ramp for I-75. Examination of the wreckage failed to reveal any apparent preaccident anomalies with the airplane or its engine.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA123
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2017 12:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 08-Apr-2024 07:30 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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