Accident Bellanca 8KCAB N53870,
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Date:Friday 1 December 1995
Time:12:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic BL8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bellanca 8KCAB
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N53870
MSN: 225-76
Year of manufacture:1975
Total airframe hrs:1690 hours
Engine model:Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Alexander City, AL -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Columbus, GA (KCSG)
Destination airport:Birmingham, AL (BHM
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that, while at 4,500 feet msl, the aircraft engine began to run rough, and then lost power. The pilot attempted to execute a forced landing on a roadway, but the aircraft hit trees during the approach, then it impacted the terrain next to the roadway. Examination of the engine revealed that the fuel injector diaphragm and 'O' ring were leaking.

Probable Cause: The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ATL96LA016
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 6 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ATL96LA016

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
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