ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299001
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Date: | Sunday 14 May 2000 |
Time: | 11:15 LT |
Type: | Piper PA-22-150 |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N6860B |
MSN: | 224160 |
Total airframe hrs: | 2440 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | HIGHLANDS, North Carolina -
United States of America
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | (NA ) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot stated he was leveling off after departing from a private airport when the engine started running rough He increased the mixture, the engine rpm increased, and the engine ran smooth, then the engine started running rough again. He made a right descending turn and the engine quit. A forced landing was made to the trees. The pilot stated he was 99 percent sure that he had the left fuel tank selected. Examination of the fuel supply line revealed the left wing aft fuel supply line was obstructed with insect larva. The engine assembly was removed and mounted on a test stand. The engine started, ran, and developed power.
Probable Cause: Total loss of engine power due to the obstruction (insect larva) of the left wing aft fuel system line resulting in a forced landing to non suitable terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | MIA00LA154 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 6 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB MIA00LA154
Revision history:
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