ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357635
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| Date: | Saturday 23 March 1996 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bushby Mustang II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8180T |
| MSN: | S-5 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 725 hours |
| Engine model: | Ford 3.8L V6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Merced, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fresno, CA (Q60) |
| Napa, CA (KAPC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot's statement, the converted Ford V6 automotive engine overheated and seized when a malfunctioning thermostat valve allowed excess pressure to build up inside the coolant system. The resulting overpressure blew out a plug in a coolant outlet from the block, which is unused in this installation. The coolant was then pumped overboard and the engine seized. The aircraft collided with fence posts during a forced landing onto a road.
Probable Cause: a loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning thermostat valve in the liquid cooling system.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX96LA141
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 20:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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