Casualties unknown

Takeoff Aborted After Engine Malfunction and Stall Warning, Aircraft Veers Off Runway (N8453B)

Bridgeport, CT, US

On July 31, 1994, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N8453B) was involved in an aviation accident near Bridgeport, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. 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.

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A pilot aborted takeoff after an engine miss and stall horn at 60 knots. The aircraft touched down in wet grass and mud beside the runway, skidding on its left wing.

Incident Details

The airplane departed Runway 11 and reached an approximate altitude of 30 feet above the ground. At that point, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently impacted to the right side of the runway in wet grass and mud.

Pilot Account

According to the pilot, he rotated the airplane at 60 knots. He reported that the engine missed and the stall horn sounded. The pilot then lowered the nose to gain speed and aborted the takeoff with less than 1,000 feet of runway remaining. The airplane impacted the ground in a nose-down and left-wing-down attitude, and skidded around the left wing.

Post-Accident Examination

An examination of the engine revealed no discrepancies.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jul 1994 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Bridgeport, CT?

A pilot aborted takeoff after an engine miss and stall horn at 60 knots. The aircraft touched down in wet grass and mud beside the runway, skidding on its left wing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jul 1994 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N8453B, at Bridgeport, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01854. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.