Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX83FA123

BLYTHE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9716T

PIPER PA-38-112

Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL AND THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A FUNCTIONAL TEST CONDUCTED 6 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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