# NTSB CHI87LA147: Piper PA-28-180, N7306W, Anderson, IN, June 14, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 14, 1987, 09:20 local (14:20 UTC)
- Place: Anderson, IN
- Coordinates: 40.069255, -85.609138 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0693&lon=-85.6091&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 11, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13779
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI87LA147
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13779/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA147

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - ignition system,magneto - loose (cause)
- Forced landing, takeoff - initial climb
- Hard landing, landing
  - object - residence (contributing factor)
  - maneuver - intentional

## Analysis

THE PLT RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ENG BGN 'HITTING & MISSING.'  HE MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN TO AVOID A HOUSE & LAND IN A CORN FIELD. HOWEVER, THE ACFT STALLED & THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT A SCREW (WHICH HELD THE BREAKER POINTS IN THE RIGHT MAGNETO) HAD COME OUT & ALLOWED THE POINTS TO COME LOOSE & NOT FOLLOW THE LOBES ON THE CAM. THE ACFT HAD 50 HRS OF FLT TIME SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7306W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7306W-1988-06-07), registration cancelled 1988-06-07, S/N 281162 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180) (registry code 7102808) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-1162
- Airframe hours: 1800
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Robert M. Jackson
- Registered owner: Reese Flying Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 1987, 50 hours before
- Departed: 3AE
- Destination: AID
- Airport: 3AE, Ace Airpark, runway 27, 3,580 × 70 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 93 total, 6 in this make and model, 56 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: AID

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19870614020429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870614020429A), Jun 14, 1987: Piper PA28180, Anderson, IN, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on climbout. Forced landing. Stalled. Left wing struck the ground. Points loose in distributor.

## Other investigations on N7306W (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI68F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0112-109155), Jul 14, 1968: Piper PA-28 (N7306W), Rushville, IN, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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