ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295689
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| Date: | Monday 16 June 2003 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-36-300 |
| Owner/operator: | Hansford Air, Inc. |
| Registration: | N3715E |
| MSN: | 36-7960052 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4499 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gruver, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Gruver, TX (E19) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The agricultural airplane departed with 160 gallons of chemical herbicide and the fuel tanks half full. According to the pilot, during the initial takeoff climb, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power, and he attempted a forced landing to a road. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. An examination of the fuel system by the FAA inspector revealed no signs of fuel contamination, the fuel boost pump was operated within limits, and all fuel controls were in the correct position.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW03LA181
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 11:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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