ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353175
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| Date: | Monday 14 June 1999 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Seawind |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8190J |
| MSN: | 024 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru SVX 3.3L |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Martinsburg, WV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , WV (KMRB) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane's engine started on the first attempt, and ran 'smoothly.' The pilot then taxied the airplane short of the runway, and completed the run-up checks. No anomalies were noted. He then taxied onto the runway, advanced the throttle, and scanned the engine instruments. No deficiencies were observed, so the pilot executed the takeoff. After retracting the flaps, and reaching about 500 feet agl, the pilot executed a left turn to stay within glided distance of the airport. Approximately 30 degrees through the turn, the airplane experienced a loss in power. The propeller continued to windmill, but the engine did not responded to throttle movements. With insufficient altitude to reach the runway the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. Examination of the engine revealed that the inner liner of the air-intake had separated from the outer liner, blocking airflow to the fuel servo.
Probable Cause: The air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC99LA141
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 11:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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