ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296696
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| Date: | Saturday 31 August 2002 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3961K |
| MSN: | 28-23841 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4400 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-L2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Price, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Canton, TX (7F5) |
| Longview-East Texas Regional Airport, TX (GGG/KGGG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot retarded the throttle and initiated a descent to deviate around a cloud. Once clear of the cloud, the pilot advanced the throttle and initiated a climb back to the cruise altitude; however, power did not develop and gradually decreased. Engine power continued to decrease and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot attempted to restart the engine; however, was unsuccessful. He executed a forced landing to a field. The temperature and dew point at the time of the accident were conducive to the formation of serious induction icing at a glide power setting. According to an FAA inspector, who examined the airplane, the left wing fuel tank contained 12 gallons of fuel and the right wing fuel tank was compromised during the impact. The cockpit fuel selector placard was mounted upside-down; therefore, provided an incorrect reading to the pilot. The cockpit fuel selector was found in the OFF position; however, the placard that was installed at the time of the accident would have indicated that the selected fuel tank was the LEFT tank. The pilot did not recall the position of the cockpit fuel selector at the time of the loss of engine power. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW02LA244
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 14-Oct-2022 09:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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