Piper PA-38-112 N569RA

Summary

On 7 July 2003 at about 22:45 local time, a Piper PA-38-112 registered N569RA was involved in an accident near Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

7 July 2003 at 22:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Nearest airport

Fort Smith Regional (FSM)

Coordinates

35.3364, -94.3675

Aircraft

Piper PA-38-112

Registration

N569RA

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Fort Smith → Fort Smith

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI03LA200

1 person had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.

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The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a reported in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. The pilot reported that the engine stopped with no noticeable loss of power before it stopped during the climb out. The airplane nosed into a ditch during the forced landing. An examination revealed that both fuel tanks were full. Both magnetos produced a spark when rotated. Engine continuity was established. No anomalies were detected.

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