ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296580
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| Date: | Friday 27 September 2002 |
| Time: | 10:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A188 |
| Owner/operator: | Hls, LLC |
| Registration: | N9710V |
| MSN: | A188-0168 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3553 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wellington, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Wellington, TX (F21) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the aerial application maneuver, the fuel pressure dropped and the engine RPM dropped to 1,800-1,900 rpm's. The airplane was not able to maintain altitude, and the pilot initiated an emergency landing. The airplane landed hard and slid to a stop. The pilot exited the airplane during the onset of the post crash fire. Extensive thermal deformation was found throughout the airplane and engine. During the examination and teardown of the engine, there were no discrepancies found that would have precluded operation of the engine prior to the impact. The reason for the reported loss of power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW02LA267
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 08:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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