ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289168
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| Date: | Thursday 30 June 2011 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Zenair CH 601 HDS |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N67KL |
| MSN: | 6-3799 |
| Engine model: | SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gray Coourt, South Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Laurens County Airport, SC (KLUX) |
| Laurens County Airport, SC (KLUX) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After climbing to about 1,500 feet and flying uneventfully for 30 minutes, the pilot noticed an increase in engine coolant temperature. Shortly thereafter, water sprayed over the windscreen and the engine started to lose power. At that time, the pilot suspected a radiator water hose failed. He started a descent and landed the airplane in a field. During the rollout, the airplane struck several small pine trees and high vegetation resulting in substantial damage to the wings. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the water hose fitting going into the radiator was fractured and that the hose clamp and hose were still attached to the broken fitting. The reason for the failure of the fitting could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the radiator coolant supply fitting.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA11CA373
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 10:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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