Piper PA-28-140 N8323R

Summary

On 15 August 2008 at about 01:15 local time, a Piper PA-28-140 registered N8323R was involved in an accident near Abbeville, Louisiana, United States. 3 people were 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

15 August 2008 at 01:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Abbeville, Louisiana, United States

Coordinates

29.9756, -92.0839

Aircraft

Piper PA-28-140

Registration

N8323R

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

New Iberia → Abbeville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

DFW08CA207

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The single-engine airplane experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted to restart the engine to no avail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear, both wings, and engine firewall during the forced landing. The pilot who had purchased the airplane on the morning of the accident, the sole passenger, and the flight instructor were able to exit the airplane unassisted. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane. The fuel selector was found in the "Right Tank" position; however, due to impact damage, verification of the right tank fuel quantity was not possible. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.