ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356578
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| Date: | Sunday 13 October 1996 |
| Time: | 12:35 LT |
| Type: | Harper W-8 TAILWIND |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N91323 |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 84 hours |
| Engine model: | Spencer O-290-G4 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Macclenny, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Herlong, FL (23J) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot landed at a private airstrip and refueled with seven gallons of automotive fuel. After refueling the airplane, there was no record of the pilot checking for fuel contaminates in the fuel system. As the pilot taxied for takeoff, no aircraft problems were experienced. However, while climbing through 150 feet after takeoff, the pilot noted a rough engine condition followed by a loss of engine power. He elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing. Subsequently, the airplane collided with trees short of the airport. An examination of the airplane revealed contamination in the fuel system, which included rust/debris in the fuel tank, gasculator, carburetor inlet screen, and carburetor bowl. Examination of the engine (a surplus military Lycoming-Spencer O-290-G4) failed to disclose a mechanical problem.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA003
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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