ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356146
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 March 1997 |
| Time: | 08:09 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140B |
| Owner/operator: | Bob Gates Aviation |
| Registration: | N98150 |
| MSN: | 28-26075 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4799 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Collins, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , CO (3V5) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The engine lost power shortly after takeoff and the pilot made a forced landing. The engine was later functionally tested and it operated normally. After disassembling the carburetor, the accelerator pump was found to function normally, and the metal float moved freely. There was no evidence that the float may have shifted and was binding against the housing. There were no obstructions in the one-piece venturi. The pilot said he was thoroughly familiar with the operation of the fuel selector.
Probable Cause: a total loss of power for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA129
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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