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Engine Failure and Stall After Takeoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield (N8283F)

Pottstown-Limerick-Heritage Field, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On June 22, 1978, a Cessna 402 (registration N8283F) operated by Uwe M. Buehl was involved in an aviation accident near Pottstown-Limerick-Heritage Field, United States of America during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during initial climb due to engine failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors: powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, failure to abort takeoff, failure to retract landing gear, failure to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield, stalled, and crashed in flames. All five occupants were killed. Official findings cite stall due to engine failure and several contributing factors.

Accident Overview

Shortly after liftoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield, while in the initial climb, one of the engines failed. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, which stalled and crashed in flames. All five occupants were killed.

Official Findings

The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be a stall during initial climb due to an engine failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:

  • Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons
  • Failure to abort the takeoff
  • Failure to retract the landing gear
  • Failure to maintain flying speed
Engine failure

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