On December 11, 1993, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8835J) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. 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.
During initial climb after takeoff, the aircraft lost engine power at about 100 feet with black smoke reported. The pilot landed straight ahead on the departure runway but ran through a fence due to insufficient remaining runway. Engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.
Incident Description
During the initial climb after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. Witnesses on the ground reported that the engine quit at an altitude of approximately 100 feet. They also reported seeing black smoke being emitted from the engine. The pilot performed a landing straight ahead on the departure runway. However, due to the lack of remaining runway, the airplane ran through a fence line.
Investigation
Following the incident, an examination of the engine and an engine test run were conducted. The investigation failed to reveal any anomalies with the engine. No further details or conclusions were provided in the source.
What happened in the 11 Dec 1993 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Fort Worth, TX?
During initial climb after takeoff, the aircraft lost engine power at about 100 feet with black smoke reported. The pilot landed straight ahead on the departure runway but ran through a fence due to insufficient remaining runway. Engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Dec 1993 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8835J, at Fort Worth, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
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