ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385926
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| Date: | Thursday 10 May 2001 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Champion 7EC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4737E |
| MSN: | 7EC-82 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2375 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Monson, ME -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Monson, ME (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Prior to the accident flight, the floatplane was in storage during the winter season. The pilot stated that during the preflight inspection, he check the fuel and oil quantity. However, he did not examine any fuel samples for contamination. The pilot started the engine, let it idle for approximately 10 minutes, and then departed the pond. During the climb, the engine lost all power, and the pilot performed a forced landing into trees. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed approximately 2 tablespoons of visible contamination in the gascolator.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA119
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 09:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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