ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352569
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| Date: | Tuesday 9 November 1999 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8323G |
| MSN: | 15062423 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3000 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | New Hope, PA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pennington, NJ (N75) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot completed three touch-and-goes before departing the traffic pattern and initiating a climb. While passing 900 feet msl, the engine started running rough, and then quit. The pilot identified a field which appeared to be flat. He maneuvered the airplane for the field, touching down smoothly. During roll out, the airplane encountered rising terrain. The nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the fuel tank vents were blocked by mud deposited from insects. In addition, the carburetor bowl was empty. After removing the filler caps from both fuel tanks the carburetor bowl filled with fuel. With the engine still attached to the airframe, an engine run was performed. The engine started , and operated 'normally.' The owner's manual states that during a preflight to check both fuel tank vents for blockage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC00LA030
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 08:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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