On July 27, 1994, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N6824P) operated by Glass, Maurice was involved in an aviation accident near Nampa, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff despite an engine malfunction, which resulted in a collision with a fence during the aborted landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A light aircraft lost engine power at 50 feet during takeoff, forcing an aborted landing that resulted in a collision with a fence beyond the runway end.
What happened
The pilot reported experiencing a sudden loss of engine power while airborne at approximately 50 feet above ground level during the initial climb phase. In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated an immediate abort of the takeoff maneuver and attempted to return to the runway environment. During the subsequent landing roll, the aircraft departed the paved surface and collided with a fence located off the end of the runway.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted to determine the mechanical cause of the power loss. Inspectors identified a structural failure within the cylinder assembly. Specifically, a crack was discovered in the number four cylinder, situated between the top and bottom spark plug ports.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff despite an engine malfunction, which resulted in a collision with a fence during the aborted landing roll.
What happened in the 27 Jul 1994 Piper PA-24-250 accident near Nampa, ID?
A light aircraft lost engine power at 50 feet during takeoff, forcing an aborted landing that resulted in a collision with a fence beyond the runway end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jul 1994 involved a Piper PA-24-250, registration N6824P, operated by Glass, Maurice, at Nampa, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff despite an engine malfunction, which resulted in a collision with a fence during the aborted landing roll.
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