ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360095
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 July 1994 |
| Time: | 16:40 LT |
| Type: | Montana COYOTE |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N218LW |
| MSN: | 10 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 97 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Blaine, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Brandon, MN |
| Lino Lakes, MN (8Y4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While descending to land at a seaplane base, the seaplane had a complete loss of engine power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on a lake. The seaplane landed hard, ballooned into the air, and then stalled. Postaccident examination revealed the vent line to the right wing feeder tank was completely blocked with material similar to mud or dirt.
Probable Cause: the loss of engine power due to the blocked vent line.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI94LA244
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 17:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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