ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299087
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| Date: | Thursday 20 April 2000 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Air Tractor AT-301 |
| Owner/operator: | Randall Richardson |
| Registration: | N8899S |
| MSN: | 0228 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5500 hours |
| Engine model: | Garrett TPE-331-11 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Colquitt, Georgia -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Colquitt, GA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The accident occurred as the pilot started his initial departure for the spraying operation. According to the pilot, when full throttle was applied for takeoff, the engine was only able to generate 63% of torque. After 1500 feet of ground roll, the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. The airplane collided with a fence on the departure end of the runway. Examination of the engine assembly failed to disclose any obvious mechanical malfunction or component failure. The engine examination revealed that the fuel control and fuel pump assembly was displaced from the normally installed position. According to the pilot, the engine continued to produce power throughout the entire sequence of the attempted takeoff. He also stated that the normal takeoff power required for takeoff is 75% torque. The engine never developed normal takeoff torque during this attempted takeoff.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL00LA044
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 16-Oct-2022 02:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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