Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA165
Location
Uxbridge, MA
Event ID
20070902X01294
Coordinates
42.166667, -71.099998
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7088H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20338
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAVALLEE DAVID A
Address
219 QUAKER HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
UXBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
MA 01569-1629
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot of the 1946 Piper J3C-65, after takeoff from his private field, the engine lost partial power approximately 100 feet above ground level. Unable to restore takeoff power, the pilot initiated a right turn to avoid several houses, and impacted trees. Subsequent examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical deficiencies. The engine was then started, and run continuously on the airframe for 4 to 5 minutes with no abnormalities noted.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA165