Aviation Accident Summary CHI85LA130

WAYNESVILLE, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N2830M

PIPER PA-12

Analysis

THE ENGINE QUIT AT ABOUT 500 FT AGL DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD AND THE MAIN GEAR SHEARED OFF. WATER WAS OBSERVED DRIPPING OUT OF THE GASCOLATOR AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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