ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356552
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| Date: | Sunday 20 October 1996 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N56155 |
| MSN: | 32-7300053 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1007 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-E4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mancelona, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (4Y4) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during initial climb the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unable to do so. He made a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. A postaccident examination of the mechanical fuel pump found that the actuator arm was worn and fuel pressure and volume were not sufficient to maintain engine power. There is no manufacturer's requirement for inspection of the fuel pump during its service life. The pump had accumulated 1,007 hours.
Probable Cause: the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA012
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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