# NTSB NYC88LA026: Piper PA-22-108, N5502Z, Argyle, NY, November 1, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 1, 1987, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Argyle, NY
- Coordinates: 43.229324, -73.489997 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.2293&lon=-73.4900&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 26, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36051
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC88LA026
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36051/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA026

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, go-around (vfr)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
  - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - fence
  - terrain condition - high vegetation

## Analysis

THE FLIGHT WAS RETURNING TO CHENEY FARM FIELD FOR LANDING WHEN THE PILOT CAME IN TOO HIGH AND FAST. HE ADDED POWER, BANKED LEFT AND STARTED A GO AROUND. AT THIS TIME THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND STARTED MISSING. DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING IN A PASTURE THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF A FENCE AND FLIPPED OVER. THE PLTS RECOMMENDATION FOR PREVENTION WAS EARLIER DETECTION OF CARB ICING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5502Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5502Z-2012-08-22), registration cancelled 2012-08-22, S/N 22-9288, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-108
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-108](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108) (registry code 7102204) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22-9288
- Airframe hours: 1963
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-C1B 108 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: David Chaney
- Registered owner: David Cheney
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 25, 1987
- Airport: Cheny Farms

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 310 total, 10 in this make and model, 165 as pilot in command, 35 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 39 °F

## 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 19871101061549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871101061549A), Nov 1, 1987: Piper PA22108, Argyle, NY, Substantial damage. Too high at Private strip, began go around engine backfired. Nosed over landing off airport. Beleive carburetor ice

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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