ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298731
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| Date: | Saturday 8 July 2000 |
| Time: | 10:20 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8210N |
| MSN: | 28-25413 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6390 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | LEONARD, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff/initial climb, the airplane lost fuel pressure. The pilot was attempting to return to the airstrip when the engine lost total power. The airplane stalled, struck the ground, and came to rest short of the airstrip. The integrity of the fuel system was compromised during the impact sequence. The fuel gascolator was found separated from the fuel system, and no fuel was found in the fuel lines or the carburetor. The fuel selector in the cockpit was found positioned between the left and right fuel tanks. Fuel flow from both tanks was possible to the fuel gascolator when either tank was properly selected.
Probable Cause: The inadvertent stall. A factor was the improperly positioned fuel selector.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW00LA198
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 22:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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