ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356654
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| Date: | Sunday 22 September 1996 |
| Time: | 13:45 LT |
| Type: | Rozendaal SMITH INNOVATION |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2982 |
| MSN: | 5721129 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 225 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIP0-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hampton, IA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Mason City, IA (KMCW) |
| (KHPT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While performing a low pass to cut a ribbon for an airport grand opening ceremony, the pilot, after successfully cutting the ribbon, pulled up into a climb and turned crosswind. He experienced a total loss of power and landed in a soybean field. A postcrash inspection revealed low fuel quantity.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA344
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 09:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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