ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353593
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| Date: | Saturday 7 November 1998 |
| Time: | 14:55 LT |
| Type: | Aerosport WS-15-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N88760 |
| MSN: | 2 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 560 hours |
| Engine model: | Volkswagen 043101102A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Parkton, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Fuquay-angier, NC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, during the take off climb, approximately 50 feet above ground level, engine rpm dropped from 3000 rpm to about 2000 rpm, and altitude could not be maintained. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft to avoid obstructions ahead and performed a forced landing in a field adjacent to the runway. The aircraft nosed over on the landing roll, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot exited the aircraft with no injuries. Post crash examination of the engine revealed that the carburetor heat was in the 'on' position. The wires that hold the carburetor heat box hose open were found bunched toward the bottom of the inlet to the box, allowing the hose to collapse, and starving the carburetor of air.
Probable Cause: The collapse of the carburetor heat box hose which starved the carburetor of air resulting in a partial loss of power, forced landing and nose over. Factors were the weeds and stocky stubble in the forced landing zone.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL99LA012
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 08:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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