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| Date: | Thursday 27 October 2005 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7AC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N85534 |
| MSN: | 4274 |
| Engine model: | Continental A65 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Yelm, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Yelm, WA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft, which had not undergone an annual inspection since 1973, was being "flight tested" as part of the process of getting it ready to be sold. On its third takeoff of the day, after reaching an altitude of about 200 feet above the ground, it experienced a complete loss of engine power. During the attempted forced landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft to descend at an excessive rate, and it was substantially damaged when it contacted the ground. The reason for the loss of power has not been determined.
Probable Cause: The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA06CA014
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 10:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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