On August 2, 1988, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N7024R) was involved in an aviation accident near Salem, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane engine failed to respond when the throttle was advanced during the recovery from a practice forced landing, leading to a collision with wires and subsequent impact with the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft engine failed to respond during recovery from a practice forced landing, causing the plane to strike wires and fall to the ground.
What happened
The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a practice forced landing. During the attempt to recover from this maneuver by advancing the throttle, the airplane's engine failed to respond as expected. This loss of power necessitated an immediate return to a forced landing scenario.
While attempting to reach a suitable area for landing, the aircraft struck overhead wires. The wires did not break upon impact. The forward motion of the airplane was arrested by the wires, causing it to fall vertically to the ground.
The investigation
Examination of the event focused on the engine's response during the throttle advancement phase of the recovery. The primary mechanical finding was that the engine did not produce the expected power output when the throttle was advanced.
Probable cause
The airplane engine failed to respond when the throttle was advanced during the recovery from a practice forced landing, leading to a collision with wires and subsequent impact with the ground.
What happened in the 2 Aug 1988 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Salem, OH?
An aircraft engine failed to respond during recovery from a practice forced landing, causing the plane to strike wires and fall to the ground.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 1988 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N7024R, at Salem, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The airplane engine failed to respond when the throttle was advanced during the recovery from a practice forced landing, leading to a collision with wires and subsequent impact with the ground.
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