SMOKETOWN, PA, USA
N33743
PIPER PA-28-140
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST POWER AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A CORN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.THE WRECKAGE WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND WATER WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE GASCOLATOR WAS FULL OF WATER AND THE LEFT FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS THE TANK SELECTED, CONTAINED 12 OZ OF WATER.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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