Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
LOSS OF ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On April 26, 1995, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140B, N95116, piloted by John S. Kalafian, on a personal flight, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at Trenton Robbinsville Airport (N87), Robbinsville, New Jersey. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was being conducted under CFR 14 Part 91.
During a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that he departed runway 29 from N87 and continued in the traffic pattern. The pilot turned final with the flaps extended 2 notches (25 degrees). During final approach, about 400 feet above ground level, the engine lost total power. The pilot's attempts to restore power were unsuccessful. The airplane impacted bushes and came to rest approximately 50 yards from the approach end of the runway.
Post accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, revealed no anomalies with the engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC95LA095