ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287794
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| Date: | Sunday 22 April 2012 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Mays KITFOX LITE 2 |
| Owner/operator: | Stuart Benner |
| Registration: | N32122 |
| MSN: | C0206-0281 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 40 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cedarville, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cedarville, CA (O59) |
| Cedarville, CA (O59) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot, who did not hold a repairman or mechanic certification, reported that he had been replacing the fuel lines. About 1 hour into the flight, the engine lost power, and the pilot initiated a forced landing in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel lines were secured with tie wraps. The tie wraps secured the lines in an oval shape, which could introduce air into the fuel system and result in a loss of engine power. No additional mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR12LA182
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 14:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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