SAN ANGELO, TX, USA
N3521K
PIPER PA-28-140
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE MUFFLER BAFFLE HAD COME LOOSE.
On April 1, 1994, at 1820 central standard time, a Piper PA-28- 140, N3521K, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near San Angelo, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator report that after takeoff the aircraft would not develop sufficient power to maintain altitude. He further reported that he executed a forced landing in a field and that "on roll out, the wing tips struck a fence" west of the departure end of the runway. An examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the operator revealed that the muffler baffle had come lose. The aircraft was released to the owner.
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
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