ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352657
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| Date: | Thursday 9 September 1999 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-160 |
| Owner/operator: | Scholls Oaks LLC |
| Registration: | N4065P |
| MSN: | 23-1543 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6236 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hillsboro, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | , OR (7S3) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the preflight inspection, water was found in the aircraft's main fuel tanks. After sumping the tanks several times, the pilots believed the water was removed. While maneuvering, the flight instructor intentionally failed and secured the right engine. A restart attempt of the right engine was unsuccessful and the pilots elected to return to the airport. While turning an approximate three mile final, the aircraft's left engine failed. Approximately one quarter mile from the runway, the student initiated a left turn permitting a forced landing to an open field. While in the left turn, the aircraft contacted the terrain. A post-accident inspection of the wreckage, revealed water in the aircraft's main fuel tanks and the carburetor bowls of both engines.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA157
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 12:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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