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| Date: | Sunday 5 July 1998 |
| Time: | 11:20 LT |
| Type: |  Taylorcraft BL-65 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N23670 |
| MSN: | BL 65 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-145-B2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Livermore, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KLVK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a photographing flight in hilly terrain, the pilot applied full power, but the aircraft was unable to establish a positive rate of climb. The pilot reported that the aircraft was unable to clear the terrain and he made a forced landing into a tree. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions. An engine run was conducted with no abnormalities noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. A related factor was the mountainous terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA224
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 19:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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