Pilot Debrief

BEECH C23 near Linden, NJ — 2008-12-21

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Date
2008-12-21
Location
Linden, NJ, USA
Airport
LDJ
Aircraft
BEECH C23
Registration
N2109W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that on climbout, at approximately 300 feet above ground level, he noticed that the engine was producing only 1,700 to 1,800 rpm. At that point, he repositioned the fuel selector from the left to right tank, and then and looked for a place to land. The airplane subsequently entered an aerodynamic stall and crashed into a tree. A postcrash fire consumed a significant portion of the wreckage. Examination of the engine and airframe revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies. In addition, the pilot had purchased fuel just prior to the accident takeoff.

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