# NTSB NYC04LA101: Piper PA-28R-180, N19AG, Elyria, OH, April 3, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 3, 2004, 10:50 local (15:50 UTC) - Place: Elyria, OH - Coordinates: 41.33139, -82.099998 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.3314&lon=-82.1000&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 28, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA Cleveland FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 58991 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC04LA101 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/58991/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA101 ## Probable cause A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, approach - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, descent - emergency - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The certified flight instructor (CFI) and a private pilot had been flying for about 50 minutes, when they returned for landing. The airplane was about 2 miles from the approach end of the runway, when it experienced a loss of engine power. The CFI attempted to glide to the airport; however, the airplane struck the ground about 700 feet prior to the runway. The airplane had been operated for about 2.5 hours since it's most recent annual inspection, which was performed about 5 days prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Control continuity was confirmed for the propeller, throttle, and mixture controls. Piston and valve train continuity were observed when the propeller was rotated by hand. Both the left and right magnetos produced spark when rotated. The engine-driven and fuel boost pumps operated normally, and the fuel system was absent of contamination. ## Factual narrative On April 3, 2004, about 1050 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-180, N19AG, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, while on approach to the Elyria Airport (1G1), Elyria, Ohio. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and a private pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR part 91. The CFI and private pilot had been flying for about 50 minutes, when they decided to return to 1G1. The airplane was on approach to runway 27, a 3,053-foot-long, 48-foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to the CFI, the private pilot was flying the airplane when the engine experienced a power loss, about 2 miles from the runway. The engine did not sputter, and the propeller continued to windmill. The CFI assumed control of the airplane and attempted to glide to the airport; however, the airplane struck the ground about 700 feet prior to the runway. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane's left wing struck a tree stump. The private pilot reported that earlier in the day, he topped off both the left and right fuel tanks, and had flown in the airplane with another pilot for about 45 minutes, without any problems. The airplane had been operated for about 2.5 hours since it's most recent annual inspection, which was performed about 5 days prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Control continuity was confirmed for the propeller, throttle, and mixture controls. The airplane was equipped with an IO-360 series engine. Piston and valve train continuity were observed when the propeller was rotated by hand. Both the left and right magnetos produced spark when rotated. The engine-driven and fuel boost pumps operated normally, and the fuel system was absent of contamination. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N19AG](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N19AG-2006-01-30), registration cancelled 2006-01-30, S/N 28R-30892, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28R-180 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (registry code 7102809) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28R-180 - Airframe hours: 4427 - Engines: Lycoming IO360-B1E 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Clark W. Woodrow - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 29, 2004, 3 hours before - Departed: 1G1, Elyria, OH - Destination: 1G1, Elyria, OH - Airport: 1G1, Elyria, runway 27, 3,053 × 48 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Flight instructor; age 36; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2; last flight review December 4, 2002; seat: right; flight hours: 475 total, 1 in this make and model, 411 as pilot in command, 29 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days - Pilot; age 64; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review August 10, 2003; seat: left; flight hours: 132 total, 5 in this make and model, 100 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 250° at 12 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 5,000 ft broken - Temperature: 50 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 29.75 inHg - Observed at: LPR, 4 nm away ## 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 20040403008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040403008699A), Apr 3, 2004: Piper PA28R180, Elyria, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was on downwind leg when engine allegedly went to an idle. The controls were turned over to instructor. The instructor attempted to glide to the… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.