ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373516
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 February 1987 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J5A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N41141 |
| MSN: | 5-1314 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1941 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL A-75 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brooksville, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Tampa, FL (X16) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD, DURING WHICH, THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT THE LOSS OF POWER WAS THE RESULT OF AN INSUFFICIENT FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING NEEDLE VALVE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA87LA092
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 13:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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