FAA accident report · Piper PA-28-161 · San Martin, CA · January 29, 1989
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Engine lost power on climbout. Crash landed off airport. Spark plug loose and other lead fouled and worn out.
ENGINE LOST POWER ON CLIMBOUT. CRASH LANDED OFF AIRPORT. SPARK PLUG LOOSE AND OTHER LEAD FOULED AND WORN OUT.