N888MJ is a 2016 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 914 series rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Kirkland, WA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 2016. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 10 years old
- 1 of 146 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY
2021
2016
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The pilot of an experimental amphibian airplane reported that, during takeoff, about 200 ft above ground level, the engine experienced a reduction of power. The engine was running, but without sufficient power to maintain level flight. He elected to make an off-airport landing that resulted in an impact with vegetation and substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot further reported that, the right throttle cable had pulled loose from the carburetor arm on takeoff and the spring pulled the throttle arm to the idle position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. According to the pilot, he had reinstalled the carburetor opposite to how it came from the manufacturer.
According to the manufacturer, the carburetor is installed with the throttle lever spring positioned in such a manner that if the throttle cable breaks, the throttle lever spring will move to the FULLY OPEN position (full power).
There were no other preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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