Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near Stevens Point, WI — 2008-05-12

Final reportCHI08FA135
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Date
2008-05-12
Location
Stevens Point, WI, USA
Airport
STE
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N1813T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The airplane was taking off and experienced a loss of engine power during the initial climb. Witnesses on the ground observed smoke off of the end of the runway from the postimpact fire. An examination of the accident scene showed a ground scar containing green glass pieces from the right navigation light and pieces of the right wing tip. A nearby ground depression was consistent with the shape of the engine cowling. An examination of the propeller showed damage signatures consistent with the engine at low power. No preimpact anomalies were revealed with the airplane during the investigation.

NTSB coding

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