ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352652
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| Date: | Friday 10 September 1999 |
| Time: | 15:20 LT |
| Type: | Wild Goose A1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3451 |
| MSN: | 337 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 470 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Keizer, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Salem, OR (KSLE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the cruise climb, the engine suddenly experienced a short roughness and partial power loss. The engine then regained full power, followed by a complete power loss. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and a forced landing was initiated to an open field. As the aircraft continued to descend, the pilot realized that he would not make the field and diverted to the river. The pilot had been utilizing the amphibian aircraft as a land plane and had not retracted the landing gear after departure. There was not enough time to hand crank the landing gear up. Therefore, the aircraft landed with the gear extended. During the landing on the water, the aircraft nosed over. Post-crash inspection of the engine found a loose fuel line fitting to the fuel pump.
Probable Cause: A loose fuel line fitting resulted in a loss of engine power. An intentional wheels down landing was a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA161
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 12:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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