Jul 15, 1996
Accident
Substantial NEW PLYMOUTH, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
a cracked cylinder head, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the gross weight of the airplane to be exceeded, and tall wheat (crop) in the emergency landing area.
NTSB SEA96LA155