ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385979
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| Date: | Saturday 28 April 2001 |
| Time: | 11:12 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32R-300 |
| Owner/operator: | Zqj Corporation |
| Registration: | N38261 |
| MSN: | 32R-7780408 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3041 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wilmington, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, VA (PHF/KPHF) |
| Wilmington-New Hanover County International Airport, NC (ILM/KILM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Within 3 miles of landing, as the pilot was completing his before landing check list, the engine surged to 2,700 rpm two or three times, and then stopped developing power, completely. The pilot thought his best alternative was a forced landing to a corn field, which was accomplished but the airframe sustained substantial damage. Post crash examination by FAA inspectors revealed adequate fuel was aboard. Examination of engine, fuel, ignition, and airframe components revealed the fuel selector cover assembly was loose, missing mounting screws, and had shifted aft of its designed position. Such a repositioning would render the mechanical safety stop that would prevent an inadvertent switch to "off" inoperative. A search of the aircraft maintenance logs revealed an entry where the aircraft seats, door panels, plastic, and carpeting were removed for replacement or cleaning.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance to properly secure the fuel selector cover, resulting in the pilot inadvertently selecting "off" instead of "left" tank, and the subsequent forced landing to uneven terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA01LA136
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 09:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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