ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357354
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| Date: | Friday 24 May 1996 |
| Time: | 20:50 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2189B |
| MSN: | 6616 |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Macedon, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Palmyra, NY (6G3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot expressed concern to a mechanic of fuel blockage before an annual inspection a few days before the accident. No evidence of fuel blockage was found. The pilot attempted a takeoff from a wet, soft, turf runway, with the right fuel tank selected. During the initial climb after takeoff, the engine lost power, and the pilot landed on the remaining runway. A second takeoff was initiated with the left fuel tank selected; however, the engine lost power during the initial climb near the departure end of the runway. The pilot performed a forced landing, during which the airplane nosed over. Subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel gascolator was partially blocked with dirt and sediment, which restricted the fuel flow.
Probable Cause: a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC96LA115
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 17:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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