On January 12, 1986, a Piper PA-24-260 (registration N9183P) was involved in an aviation accident near Big Spring, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft collided with barriers marking a displaced threshold during an emergency landing immediately after departure due to engine failure. The engine later ran successfully, and fuel age was noted but no other discrepancies found.
Incident Details
An aircraft struck barriers that marked a displaced threshold while conducting an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The pilot reported that the engine began running rough and then stopped completely. Following the accident, the engine operated without issue.
Engine Failure Report
According to the pilot, the engine lost power after departure. The aircraft had been refueled approximately six to eight weeks before the accident. Another pilot had flown the same aircraft for 45 minutes immediately prior to the accident flight without any incidents.
Post-Accident Investigation
A subsequent examination of the fuel revealed no irregularities other than its age. Inspections of the airframe and fuel system found no discrepancies.
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