Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC86LA119

MADISON, CT, USA

Aircraft #1

N2841M

PIPER PA-28-181

Analysis

THE ACFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF AND THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A RIVER. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION DID NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE ACFT WAS UNDER WATER FOR SEVERAL HOURS PRIOR TO EXAMINATION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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