ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354464
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| Date: | Saturday 16 May 1998 |
| Time: | 19:25 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-151 |
| Owner/operator: | Forest Aviation Corporation |
| Registration: | N56969 |
| MSN: | 28-7415030 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6515 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Princeton, NJ -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Princeton, NJ (39N) |
| Lincoln Park, NJ (N07 | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated the engine lost partial power during climbout and he attempted to return to the airport. During the turn the engine lost all power, and he performed a forced landing to a field. The engine was examined under the supervision of an FAA Inspector. After two failed attempts to start the engine, a carburetor float was freed. The engine then ran to rated power. Examination of the carburetor revealed the carburetor flowed within operational limits. According to witnesses, the airplane departed with a 9 knot tailwind. The airplane's takeoff weight was estimated to be about 20 pounds over the maximum takeoff weight. The calculations did not include baggage no longer available to be weighed.
Probable Cause: A stuck carburetor float which restricted fuel flow to the engine that resulted in a loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD98LA060
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 14:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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