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| Date: | Monday 15 June 1998 |
| Time: | 08:45 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8553L |
| MSN: | 25-4973 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5512 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-B2B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Blackfoot, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | (U02) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the agricultural airplane reported that he experienced a sudden and total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff, about 250 feet above ground. He stated that he dumped his fertilizer load, and attempted to maneuver to a nearby interstate highway for an emergency landing, but lost control of the aircraft prior to ground impact. The airplane was destroyed by collision with terrain and post-crash fire. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
Probable Cause: A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA98LA097
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency, ] |
| 07-Apr-2024 10:59 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report, ] |
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