ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353047
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| Date: | Thursday 8 July 1999 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9233A |
| MSN: | 1239A |
| Total airframe hrs: | 350 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Creswell, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (77S) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the engine lost 80 to 90 percent power. The pilot initiated a forced landing in a hay field where, during the landing roll, the airplane was substantially damaged. During the engine inspection, a small piece of the alternator belt was found ingested into the carburetor. The pilot reported that the carburetor heat was on at the time of the power loss.
Probable Cause: A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA111
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 09:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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