ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133449
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| Date: | Saturday 21 June 1997 |
| Time: | 11:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Nuncie A. Ripa |
| Registration: | N43464 |
| MSN: | 74-25369 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3683 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hammonton, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (N81) |
| Kent Island, MD (3W3 | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he checked the fuel quantity and the magnetos prior to takeoff, and the engine 'ran perfect.' After takeoff, about 180 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. He then attempted to return to the airport, but the airplane collided with trees. A witness stated the airplane entered a 30 degree bank after the pilot announced engine trouble over the radio. Examination of the engine revealed the inside of the muffler was deteriorated and baffles were restricting the exhaust flow. An FAA Inspector stated the airport was surrounded by forced landing areas, to include an open field at the departure end of the runway.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA124
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Apr-2024 14:39 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Cn, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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