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NTSB Identification: ERA12LA442
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Pensacola, FL
Probable Cause Approval Date: 05/09/2013
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140, registration: N6258J
Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
During initial climb, as the airplane crossed over a tree line at the end of the runway, both pilots noticed that the engine was producing only partial power. The pilots attempted to return to the departure runway operating on partial engine power; however, the engine sputtered and lost more power. The airplane impacted a swamp before it reached the runway. Examination of the wreckage revealed that adequate fuel remained in both wing fuel tanks. Additionally, examination of the engine and its accessories did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. Comparison of the recorded temperature and dew point to a carburetor icing chart revealed no susceptibility to carburetor ice at the time of the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
On July 11, 2012, about 1830 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6258J, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a swamp, following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb from Ferguson Airport (82J), Pensacola, Florida. The private pilot incurred minor injuries and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The instructional flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the planned local flight review.
The private pilot stated that the taxi and takeoff roll were normal. As the airplane crossed over a treeline on the south side of the airport, both pilots noticed that the airplane was not climbing well. They then noticed that the rpm gauge indicated 2,100. With partial power remaining, the pilots flew a left-hand traffic pattern to return to the departure runway. The airplane was able to climb at 200 feet-per-minute to 400 feet above ground level. While on the downwind leg, the engine began to sputter and lost more power. They then turned toward the runway about midfield; however, the airplane impacted a swamp prior to the runway.
Examination of the wreckage at the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane came to rest upright, oriented on a heading of 260 degrees, in about 2 to 3 feet of swamp water. The left wing separated during the impact and the right wing remained attached. The inspector drained approximately 12 gallons of fuel from the right wing fuel tank and 10 gallons from the left wing fuel tank. The fuel did not exhibit any visible contamination. The top spark plugs were removed and their electrodes were unremarkable. The propeller was rotated by hand and crankshaft, camshaft, and valve train continuity were confirmed to the rear accessory section. Additionally, thumb compression was attained on all cylinders.
An NTSB investigator and representative from the engine manufacturer further examined the wreckage following its recovery from the swamp. The examination revealed that the propeller assembly remained attached to the propeller crankshaft flange. The propeller spinner was crushed and did not exhibit rotational damage. One propeller blade was not damaged and the remaining propeller blade had a gouge on the trailing edge. The oil suction screen was removed and no contaminants were noted. An unmeasured amount of oil was present in the engine. The oil filter was removed and opened. The filter media was free of contaminants. The fuel lines from the airframe to the engine driven fuel pump remained attached. The fuel lines were disconnected for examination and no fuel was present. The engine driven fuel pump was actuated by hand and pumped water when an inlet line was submerged in a bucket of water. The airframe gascolator was damaged and open to the elements.
The induction air filter and air box, along with the associated scat tubing was impact damaged and found in the cabin with part of the cowling. The carburetor had fractured and the bowl section separated. The carburetor fuel inlet screen was examined and was free of contaminants. The throttle and mixture controls were damaged. They remained attached to the carburetor, but their positions were unreliable.
The left and right magnetos were rotated by handed and produced spark at all ignition towers. The top and bottom ignition harnesses were not damaged. All spark plugs were removed. Their electrodes were intact and they varied in color from dark brown to light brown, except for the No. 1 bottom spark plug, which was oil soaked. The vacuum pump remained attached and was not damaged. The drive gear was rotated freely by hand. The vacuum pump was disassembled and the carbon rotor vanes were intact.
The NTSB investigator also rotated the propeller by hand and confirmed crankshaft, camshaft, and valve train continuity to the rear accessory section of the engine.
Review of maintenance records revealed that the airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on November 1, 2011. At that time, the airplane had accumulated 3,406 total hours of operation. The airplane had flown 22 hours from the time of the annual inspection, until the time of the accident.
Comparison of the recorded temperature and dew point to an FAA Carburetor Icing Chart revealed no susceptibility to carburetor ice at the time of the accident.
NTSB Identification: ERA12LA442
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Pensacola, FL
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140, registration: N6258J
Injuries: 2 Minor.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On July 11, 2012, about 1830 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6258J, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a swamp, following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb from Ferguson Airport (82J), Pensacola, Florida. The private pilot incurred minor injuries and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the planned local flight review.
The private pilot stated that the taxi and takeoff roll were normal. As the airplane crossed over the treeline on the south side of the airport, both pilots noticed that the airplane was not climbing well. They then noticed that the rpm gauge indicated 2,100. With partial power remaining, the pilots flew a left hand traffic pattern to return to the departure runway. The airplane was able to climb at 200 feet per minute to 400 feet above ground level. While on the downwind leg, the engine began to sputter and lost more power. They then turned toward the runway about midfield; however, the airplane impacted a swamp prior to the runway.
Examination of the airplane was planned following its recovery from the swamp.
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 6258J Make/Model: PA28 Description: PA-28 CHEROKEE
Date: 07/11/2012 Time: 2354
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Serious Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Unknown
LOCATION
City: PENSACOLA State: FL Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, NEAR
FERGUSON AIRPORT, PENSACOLA, FL
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 2 Fat: 0 Ser: 2 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: BIRMINGHAM, AL (SO09) Entry date: 07/12/2012
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m.
One male was taken by Life Flight off the scene with unknown injuries. The other male was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Doug Saucier, who lives nearby, called in the accident. "I could hear the engine sputtering as it was going down the runway, then they tried to take off, and they turned, but there wasn't enough runway," he said.
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One male was taken by Life Flight off the scene with unknown injuries. The other male was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Doug Saucier, who lives nearby, called in the accident. "I could hear the engine sputtering as it was going down the runway, then they tried to take off, and they turned, but there wasn't enough runway," he said.
Source: http://www.weartv.com
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Escambia County Sheriff’s office
says a small, private plane has crashed at Ferguson Airport in Pensacola
around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday.
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
spokesman Matt Baxter says two people were on the plane. Baxter says one
of the victims was Life-Flighted to the hospital and the other was
taken by ambulance.
There is no word yet on the conditions of the victims.
Deputies are on scene securing the area and awaiting the FAA.
Two men were injured in a small plane crash Wednesday evening off U.S.98 in western Escambia County.
The crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. at Ferguson Field, a private airfield west of Blue Angel Parkway, according to Escambia County sheriff’s spokesman Matt Baxter.
One man was airlifted and the other was taken by ambulance for medical care. Their conditions and where they are being treating is not yet available.
One man was airlifted and the other was taken by ambulance for medical care. Their conditions and where they are being treating is not yet available.
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