ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385578
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| Date: | Saturday 21 July 2001 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6276W |
| MSN: | 28-20326 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-F2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Calhan, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Calhan, CO (5V4) |
| Colorado Sprgs, CO (KOOV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the pre-flight examination of the airplane, the pilot found no water in the airplane's fuel tanks. Approximately 20 seconds after takeoff, at 400 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was forced to land in a rough/uneven field north of the airport. The right wing spar was bent, and there was substantial damage to the firewall. Three months prior to the accident, the owner detected moisture in the fuel tanks and a "drying agent" was added. The airplane was not flown between the addition of the "drying agent" and the accident. Postaccident examination by an FAA Inspector found water in the bottom of the carburetor.
Probable Cause: the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN01LA127
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 2 February 1965 | N6276W | 0 | Morristown NJ | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 05:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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