ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374513
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 July 1986 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: | Wheeler GOLD WING |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N54314 |
| MSN: | 21003 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6 hours |
| Engine model: | CUYUNA 9600 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sturdevant, WI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sturtevant, WI (C89) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THIS AIRCRAFT FORCE LANDED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN THE WING STRUCK THE SHOULDER OF A DITCH DURING THE LANDING. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (NOT IN ACCORDANCE TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS). ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE FUEL PUMP AS INSTALLED ON THIS HOMEBUILT WOULD QUIT OPERATING BECAUSE THE PUMP WAS MOUNTED BELOW THE IMPULSE NIPPLE OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE PRIMER SYSTEM FOR THIS ENGINE ALLOWED AIR TO LEAK INTO A FUEL LINE SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI86FEP07
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 10:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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