FLORESVILLE, TX, USA
N3554A
PIPER PA-22-135
THE PILOT HEARD A SUDDEN CHANGE IN ENGINE SOUNDS DURING FLIGHT AND REALIZED HIS MUFFLER HAD FAILED. HE WAS FLYING ABOUT 1000 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND INITIATED A DESCENT TO 250 FEET. HEAT AND FLAMES STARTED ENTERING THE COCKPIT THROUGH THE CABIN HEAT INLET DUCT. HE THEN MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT SANDY PASTURE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. THE NOSE GEAR STRUT SEPARATED JUST ABOVE THE WHEEL AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED. IT WAS QUICKLY CONSUMED BY FIRE. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER ESCAPED WITH SERIOUS AND MINOR BURN INJURIES RESPECTIVELY.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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