ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296095
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| Date: | Sunday 23 March 2003 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: | Hughes STOL King |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1243W |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Seldovia, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Seldovia Airport, AK (SOV/PASO) |
| (KSOV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the homebuilt experimental airplane reported that soon after takeoff, the airplane's engine lost all power. He estimated he was about 150 feet above the runway, and elected to make an emergency landing on the remaining gravel runway. He said the airplane landed hard, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. Discussions with the owner/builder of the airplane and the pilot disclosed they believed the engine may have lost power due to fuel starvation related to siphoning of fuel from the forward tanks to the rear tanks, or possibly inadequate fuel tank venting. The pilot also noted that carburetor icing conditions were prevalent the day of the accident, and although he used carburetor heat prior to takeoff, carburetor ice may have been a factor. Due to the remote location of the wreckage, the airplane was not inspected by NTSB or FAA personnel.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power during initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC03LA033
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 16:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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