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PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181 near Addison, TX — 2025-01-15

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Date
2025-01-15
Location
Addison, TX, USA
Airport
ADS
Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Registration
N504AF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in the blocked fuel system.

Contributing factors

Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in the blocked fuel system.

NTSB narrative

On January 14, 2025, about 1830 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-181 airplane, N504AF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Addsion, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the initial climb, at about 150 ft above ground level, the engine lost partial power. Unable to continue the climb, the pilot declared an emergency and attempted to land on the remaining usable runway. The airplane landed hard, collapsed the right main landing gear, and came to a stop. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.

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