ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 201914
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| Date: | Sunday 17 January 1999 |
| Time: | 13:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | Lee Chavez |
| Registration: | N89513 |
| MSN: | 8546 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2635 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Burson, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , CA (0O3) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during cruise the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power and made a successful forced landing in a dirt field. After landing, he examined the aircraft, found no problems, restarted the engine and conducted a run-up without discrepancies. He took off and was approximately 50 feet agl when he saw a power line directly ahead and made a steep left turn to avoid the wires. He said that the aircraft stalled during the turn and impacted the terrain. The aircraft and fuel were examined on scene with no discrepancies noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle immediately after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate examination of the off-airport takeoff area in order to identify potential hazards.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA076
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2017 09:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 29-Nov-2023 15:44 | BEAVERSPOTTER | Updated [Cn] |
| 08-Apr-2024 10:37 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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