Peterson-Feder-Splinter STARDUSTER TOO N76NP
16 June 2012 · Lake Dallas, Texas, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 16 June 2012 at about 00:45 local time, a Peterson-Feder-Splinter STARDUSTER TOO registered N76NP, operated by McMeans Tommie D, was involved in an accident near Lake Dallas, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Lake Dallas, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Lakeview Airport (30F)
- Coordinates
- 33.1256, -97.0086
- Aircraft
- Peterson-Feder-Splinter STARDUSTER TOO
- Registration
- N76NP
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- McMeans Tommie D
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Lake Dallas → Lake Dallas
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CEN12LA384
People
2 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 2 cylinder.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Shortly after takeoff, the airplane's engine lost partial power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude, so he elected to perform a forced landing. He turned the airplane to the left to avoid a crowded marina, and the airplane stalled and impacted the water. Examination of the engine revealed that the No. 2 cylinder's intake valve was stuck in the open position.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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