ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360594
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| Date: | Saturday 16 April 1994 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Denney Kitfox 3 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82QU |
| MSN: | 1798 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 43 hours |
| Engine model: | BOMBARDIER ROTAX 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Yelm, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A FUEL LINE BECAME KINKED AND STARVED THE ENGINE OF FUEL.
Probable Cause: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATELY INSTALLED FUEL LINE.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA94LA160
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 09:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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