On November 12, 1983, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N6903D) was involved in an aviation accident near Easton Township, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed about 3 miles from its departure airport after the right wing dipped at approximately 200 ft AGL. Post-crash inspection found no preimpact malfunctions, but the gascolator lacked a screen.
Accident Description
An aircraft crashed approximately 3 miles from its departure airport. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft flying at an altitude of about 200 ft above ground level when the right wing dipped. Subsequently, the aircraft descended nearly straight into the ground.
Post-Crash Inspection
A thorough examination of the airframe and flight control system revealed no evidence of any preimpact malfunction or failure. The gascolator was inspected and found to be missing its screen. The carburetor was disassembled, and no indications of malfunction were noted; the carburetor screen was clean.
Propeller Examination
Inspection of the propeller blades showed nicks on the leading edges and spanwise scratches on the blade surfaces.
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