ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289995
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| Date: | Monday 3 June 2013 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cub Crafters CCK-1865 Carbon Cub |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N319MA |
| MSN: | CCK-1865-0019 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 62 hours |
| Engine model: | Cub Crafters CC340 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cookson, Oklahoma -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cookson, OK (44M) |
| Cookson, OK (44M) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The engine lost power during the approach for landing and the restart attempt was unsuccessful. The pilot attempted to make a forced landing on a narrow gravel road. The left wing struck the top of a tree; the airplane spun around and impacted the ground. The wings received substantial damage. Post-accident examination revealed water in the fuel, in the carburetor, and in the storage supply tank. The pilot surmised that the water was likely due to recent heavy rain showers. He admitted he failed to check the fuel when he preflighted the airplane, and overlooked checking the fuel storage tank's fuel filter/water separator.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the fuel during the preflight, and failure to check the fuel storage tank's fuel filter/water separator.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN13CA315
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 06:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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