ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289339
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| Date: | Wednesday 4 May 2011 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: | Pfouts Alfred L SENIOR AERO SPT D260 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N705AP |
| MSN: | 7 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1140 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental E-225 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palm Coast, Florida -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pierson, FL (2J8) |
| St. Augustine Airport-Northeast Florida Regional Airport, FL (UST/KSGJ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the automotive-type electric fuel boost pump was installed the day prior to the accident flight. Shortly after takeoff, he turned off the electric boost pump when the airplane was about 200 feet above the ground. He noted that fuel pressure was low with only the engine-driven pump operating. He turned the electric boost pump back on, and the fuel pressure returned to an acceptable level. While approaching his destination, the fuel pressure again dropped, and the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing and the airplane collided with trees. Examination of the wreckage revealed adequate fuel in the wing tanks; however, there was no fuel in the gascolator. Both fuel pumps were removed and tested, revealing no mechanical anomalies. While it is likely that the loss of engine power was caused by fuel starvation, the investigation could not definitively exclude other possible scenarios for the loss of engine power or a cause for the fuel starvation.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA11LA282
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 12:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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