Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7KCAB near Stacy, MN — 2009-09-04

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Date
2009-09-04
Location
Stacy, MN, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7KCAB
Registration
N2629G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

A witness reported that the airplane had just taken off and that it sounded like the engine was having problems. He reported that the pilot turned the airplane around and was attempting to return to the airstrip. The airplane impacted the ground, bounced, and came to rest inverted. Both wings were separated from the fuselage, which sustained substantial damage. An on-scene inspection of the engine revealed the gascolator bowl was broken away from the engine. Fuel was present in the fuel line leading to the carburetor. Examination of the spark plugs indicated they were blackened with soot. The air intake box was pushed up into the carburetor. The airplane and engine were not accessible for further examination.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff upon engine issues.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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