ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285609
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| Date: | Sunday 7 September 2008 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Team Mini-Max 1500R |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N43436 |
| MSN: | P-98 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 600 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 447 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Berkley, Massachusetts -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | BERKLEY, MA (MA18) |
| BERKLEY, MA (MA18) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot/owner of the amateur-built airplane stated that during a local flight at 1,000 feet above ground level, he experienced a total loss of engine power. He made an emergency landing on a beach and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane was released to the pilot for further examination of the engine. The pilot stated that during the examination of the Rotax 447 engine, he found large amounts of carbon build-up on the rings. Additionally, the cylinder walls were scored. Valve train continuity could not be established due to the carbon build-up. No other mechanical anomalies were noted by the pilot.
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA08LA186
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 12:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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