On November 22, 1985, a Piper PA-28-140D (registration N473FL) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed a forced landing after the engine lost power shortly after takeoff from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Investigation revealed the mixture was set to full rich and spark plugs were fouled.
Incident Details
According to the pilot, the engine lost power shortly after takeoff, necessitating a forced landing. The incident occurred after the pilot had flown into and later attempted to depart from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Investigation Findings
During the investigation, it was determined that the pilot had operated the aircraft with the mixture set to full rich while flying into and departing from Albuquerque. An inspection of the engine found that the spark plugs were fouled. Following the cleaning of the spark plugs, an end test run showed that the engine functioned normally.
What happened in the 22 Nov 1985 Piper PA-28-140D accident near Albuquerque, NM?
A pilot performed a forced landing after the engine lost power shortly after takeoff from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Investigation revealed the mixture was set to full rich and spark plugs were fouled.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Nov 1985 involved a Piper PA-28-140D, registration N473FL, at Albuquerque, NM.
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