ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 382482
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| Date: | Saturday 5 March 1983 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: | Beckner FW-3 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2762J |
| MSN: | 102 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victoria, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Victoria, TX (KVCT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT WAS ON A TEST FLT IN HIS HOME BUILT EXPERIMENTAL ACFT. WHILE HE WAS RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT ABOUT 45 MIN AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A MUDDY FIELD WHERE THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, ABOUT 1/2 GAL OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A CHIP OF FIBERGLASS RESIN WAS FOUND ON HIS HOME BUILT FUEL GAUGE, PREVENTING IT FROM GOING DOWN AS FUEL WAS CONSUMED. HE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT SURE, BUT HE ESTIMATED 8 GAL OF FUEL WAS ON BOARD. THE ACFT HAD APRX 2.15 HRS TOTAL FLT TIME.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW83LA139
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 14:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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