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| Date: | Monday 11 September 2000 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: | Worgull HORNET |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N707BD |
| MSN: | 707 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 164 hours |
| Engine model: | Hirth 2706 R06EST |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Camp Verde, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (7E7) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane lost power on takeoff and landed hard during the ensuing emergency landing on a highway median. Upon examination of the engine it was noted that the forward spark plug had separated from the associated cylinder head. The cylinder head threads showed evidence of wear and appeared flattened. The pilot indicated that new spark plugs had been installed prior to the last flight and torqued to the manufacturer's recommended 110-inch pounds of pressure. He also stated that the threads on the cylinder heads are constructed of aluminum and the threaded portions of the spark plug barrels are constructed of steel. No further mechanical anomalies were noted.
Probable Cause: Separation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX00LA350
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 07:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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