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Aviation accident CHI98LA054

SERS · Piper PA-34-200T · 1997-12-05 · LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI98LA054
Event ID
20001208X09270
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-05
Location
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, USA
Coordinates
38.909912, -94.400894

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-34-200T
Registration
N8189P
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate remedial action concerning the loss of engine power, after inadvertently switching off the magnetos. Factors relating to the accident were: the broken springs for magneto cover guard; excessive drag from the extended landing gear and unfeathered propeller; and failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment after loss of engine power; all of which subsequenlty led to a failure (or inability) to remain clear of obstructions (trees).

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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