ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354639
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| Date: | Thursday 2 April 1998 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft F33A Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | D-ECTB |
| MSN: | CE-375 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1257 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520BA |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Pierce/St. Lucie County, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KFPR) |
| Palm Beach, FL (F45) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight had departed runway 14, and had reached an altitude of about 200 feet, when the pilot reported a loss of engine power. The pilot elected to make a forced landing straight ahead into trees. After impact, the pilot closed off the fuel valve. Examination of the wreckage after the accident revealed that the fuel tanks had fuel. The pilot said the fuel selector was on the left tank when the loss of power occurred. Observation of the engine at the crash site did not reveal any obvious discrepancies. The engine was removed from the airframe and examined at the NTSB's request, and under the supervision of the FAA, on June 24, 1998. The engine examination revealed that the fuel control system exhibited fluid leakage at the fuel pump and throttle shaft. Detailed examination of the fuel pump showed that the pump leaked fluid at the rear high speed adjusting needle at the seal to the pump body. There was no evidence of impact damage observed on the fuel pump. In addition, the throttle/metering unit leaked fluid at the throttle shaft into the metering unit. The leak at the throttle shaft was severe enough that no flow test was possible. The throttle arm displayed impact damage. The throttle shaft was removed from the unit, and the 'O' ring seal was found flat from wear. The 'O' ring was replaced and the leakage stopped. The unit was then flow tested to manufacturer's standards. No other discrepancies were found during the engine examination
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power due to fuel leakage at the fuel control, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98LA117
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 16:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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