ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354251
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| Date: | Friday 26 June 1998 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Fisher FP-404 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6188X |
| MSN: | 4155 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 55 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Louisa, VA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Warrenton, VA (W66 |
| (KLKU) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was cruising at 1,500 feet MSL, en route to purchase fuel, when the engine RPM dropped from 5,800 to 3,000. He said he, 'played with the throttle,' but was unable to maintain altitude, and elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane exited the field, crossed a fence, and impacted on State Route 68. Examination of the fuel in the gascolator revealed no water or contaminants. The examination did not reveal any anomalies with the airplane or the uncertificated two cycle engine.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD98LA075
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 11-Mar-2024 06:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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