ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288678
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| Date: | Sunday 7 March 2010 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: | Sutton AVID HAULER |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N22EJ |
| MSN: | 456 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 160 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rigby, Idaho -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rigby, ID (U56) |
| Rigby, ID (U56) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that immediately after takeoff, at approximately 300 feet above ground level, the engine of the experimental amateur-built airplane lost power. During the forced landing, the airplane's tundra tires broke through the snow-covered surface crust and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The fuselage and empennage sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that the engine manufacturer's manual recommended using an electrical fuel pump, which was not installed on the accident airplane. The pilot stated that even though the airplane was a high-wing design, the high angle of attack during takeoff likely prevented the gravity feed system from delivering fuel fast enough to maintain engine power. During the postaccident engine inspection, no abnormalities were found which would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10LA154
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 01:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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