On September 1, 1988, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9087D) was involved in an aviation accident near Mansfield, MA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A training flight experienced a complete loss of engine power during climb after a touch-and-go landing. The pilot attempted a night landing on a state highway, but the aircraft struck a traffic island and came to rest in a residence's front yard.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft, with a certified flight instructor and a student pilot on board, had just completed a touch-and-go landing and was climbing to cruise about one mile from the airport when the engine lost power. It was dark, and the pilot attempted to land on a state highway. During the landing, the aircraft collided with a traffic island on the roadway and came to rest in the front yard of a residence.
Fuel System Examination
An FAA inspector examined the wreckage. The left fuel tank was one-quarter to one-half full of fuel. The right tank was empty. The gascolator bowl contained approximately 3 ounces of fuel. The fuel selector was found in the OFF position. The pilot told the inspector that he turned the fuel selector off after the accident.
What happened in the 1 Sept 1988 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Mansfield, MA?
A training flight experienced a complete loss of engine power during climb after a touch-and-go landing. The pilot attempted a night landing on a state highway, but the aircraft struck a traffic island and came to rest in a residence's front yard.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Sept 1988 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9087D, at Mansfield, MA.
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