ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385566
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| Date: | Sunday 22 July 2001 |
| Time: | 07:45 LT |
| Type: | Maxair Drifter ARV 582 |
| Owner/operator: | Robert Mason |
| Registration: | N102WS |
| MSN: | S-5-91 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 500 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582UL DCDI |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Collington, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Collington, NC |
| Collington, NC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was on initial climb after a water takeoff when it experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot established a glide straight ahead. The pilot then turned the airplane hard to the left to avoid hitting a bridge. The pilot stated there was not enough altitude or airspeed to complete the turn and landing flare. The airplane struck the water while maneuvering for the forced landing. The examination of the recovered airplane disclosed that both wings had separated from the airframe. Water submersion and impact damage to the engine assembly prevented a functional examination. However, the subsequent examination of the engine revealed that the engine had seized and the internal components would not rotate. The pilot further reported that the engine had been overhauled once, but he could not recall the exact time of the overhaul, or total engine time.
Probable Cause: The internal seizing of the engine assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb out.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL01LA088
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 05:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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