ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287919
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 November 2010 |
| Time: | 09:40 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Ramon C Fenner |
| Registration: | N8306B |
| MSN: | 36106 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3485 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 SER |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hobe Sound, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jupiter, FL (FD15) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, FL (CRG/KCRG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, about 20 minutes into the flight, the engine began to lose power. He was able to keep the engine running using the fuel primer knob; however he could not maintain the airplane's altitude. The pilot then performed a forced landing into an orange grove and the airplane nosed over in the soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the wings. Two inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and engine. The carburetor was disassembled and a thick, black and brown, slime-like substance was found in the carburetor bowl, blocking the fuel channel and drain plug. The origin of the contamination was not determined.
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA11LA065
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 16:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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