N334J is a 1952 Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-360 series rated at 200 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Inola, OK. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2021. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 74 years old
- Only 23 Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK here
2021
2012
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The pilot stated that while at 8,000 feet he began losing electrical power to all of his instruments, including radios. He had the airport in sight, so he did not declare an emergency, but did switch his transponder to 7600. He stated that he selected the landing gear handle to the down position, he did not remember acknowledging the gear position indicator, nor did he remember hearing the gear motor, and he did not use the hand crank for the landing gear. He said he was unable to lower the flaps. On final, he pulled the power, but the engine stayed at full power despite the fact that the throttle was retarded. He landed fast. He tried to flare but the airplane was going too fast. He said he landed bounced, and then the airplane came back down hard. The pilot stated that he was very nervous and distracted by all of the system failures. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found the battery dead, and substantial damage to the engine compartment and forward cabin/cockpit.
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