ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385503
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 August 2001 |
| Time: | 11:31 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft A36 |
| Owner/operator: | Luminair Aviation Services |
| Registration: | N136GR |
| MSN: | E2115 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3400 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-550-B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sugar Grove, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Aurora Municipal Airport, IL (ARR/KARR) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot/mechanic performed a forced landing on a bean field after a total loss of engine power during departure from the airport. The pilot/mechanic reported that he was performing a maintenance test flight when the engine quit at approximately 500 feet agl. He reported that the no fuel leaks were noted during a ground test run and no anomalies were noted during a run up prior to departure. The main fuel line to the flow divider was reported to have backed off.
Probable Cause: the inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI01LA255
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 19:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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