ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353232
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Date: | Saturday 5 June 1999 |
Time: | 11:50 LT |
Type: | Piper PA-38-112 |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N78HR |
MSN: | 38-78A0758 |
Total airframe hrs: | 4310 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Jackson, MS -
United States of America
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Phase: | Approach |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Amory, MS (M40) |
Destination airport: | (KJAN) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:While on final approach at 500 feet, the engine lost all power. Attempts to restart it were unsuccessful, and while attempting a forced landing, the airplane collided with a fence and a guy wire. Postcrash examination of the engine by an FAA inspector showed the carburetor was contaminated with rust, a small amount of water, and dirt. The carburetor fuel shutoff valve seat was corroded, and the shutoff valve seat was not seating, allowing the carburetor bowl to overfill and flood the engine.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power due to contamination and corrosion of the carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | MIA99LA162 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 1 year |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB MIA99LA162
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Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
09-Mar-2024 11:49 |
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