On July 30, 1988, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N2212F) operated by Dennis H. Johnson was involved in an aviation accident near Pilot Point, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the power loss was not determined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A non-certificated pilot reported engine roughness followed by seizure minutes after takeoff, leading to an emergency landing with a nose-over in a tundra-like area. The cause of the power loss was not determined.
Accident Overview
A non-certificated pilot was operating an airplane that he had purchased the previous day. He had accumulated only about two hours of flight time in the aircraft prior to the accident flight. During the accident flight, the pilot had been airborne for less than 10 minutes when the engine reportedly began running rough. A few minutes later, the engine seized.
Emergency Landing
The pilot executed an emergency landing in a relatively flat, tundra-like area. During the landing, the airplane nosed over.
Investigation
The investigation determined that the cause of the power loss was not determined.
Probable cause
The cause of the power loss was not determined.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 30 Jul 1988 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Pilot Point, AK?
A non-certificated pilot reported engine roughness followed by seizure minutes after takeoff, leading to an emergency landing with a nose-over in a tundra-like area. The cause of the power loss was not determined.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jul 1988 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N2212F, operated by Dennis H. Johnson, at Pilot Point, AK.
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