ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354815
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| Date: | Saturday 7 February 1998 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing-Stearman A75L300 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N55412 |
| MSN: | 75-1551 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1941 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4773 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming R680-E3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chester, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Warwick, NY (N72) |
| (4NY1) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot used a 55 gallon drum with a pump and filter to refuel the airplane. Earlier in the day, he added 10 to 15 gallons of fuel from the drum to the airplane. He then departed on a flight without draining the gascolater. During the flight, the engine lost total power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a wooded area. After the accident, when fuel was drained from the gascolater into a 6 inch diameter glass jar, 1 1/2 inches of water was present at the bottom of the jar. Additionally, unidentified particles were found suspended in the fuel throughout the sample. After the fuel was drained, and the engine refueled, a run-up was conducted and the engine performed satisfactorily.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to reveal fuel contamination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA065
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 18:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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