ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295334
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| Date: | Saturday 23 August 2003 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: | Kucklick Hiperbipe |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N258HB |
| MSN: | 258 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A1G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marion, Ohio -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marion Municipal Airport, OH (MNN/KMNN) |
| Beaver Falls Airport, PA (BFP/KBVI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the initial climb after takeoff, the experimental airplane lost engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field he thought contained vegetation that was about 6 inches high; however, the vegetation was about 40 inches high. During landing, the airplane sustained damage to the lower landing gear structure and lower wings. Examination of the airplane revealed that the air filter screen had separated from the support bracket. The filter element was found in the intake to the fuel injection servo and obstructed the air flow to the engine. The air filter was home-made and installed by the pilot.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper decision to install an inadequate air filter, which subsequently failed and resulted in a power loss.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC03CA182
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 07:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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