ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356938
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| Date: | Friday 2 August 1996 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 77 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N18259 |
| MSN: | WA300 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4210 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | South Elgin, IL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (LL53) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was at 1,700 feet mean sea level, initiated a climb, and the 'rpm dropped fast.' The pilot stated he pulled the carburetor heat on and left it on for 30 to 45 seconds. He pushed the mixture to rich, tried each magneto separately, and turned the fuel pump on but the engine did not regain power above about 1,500 rpm. He flew a 'regular pattern,' and made a 'beautiful soft field landing' in a field. During the landing roll, at an indicated airspeed of about 40 to 50 knots, the airplane impacted a ditch sustaining substantial damage. Examination of the airplane revealed approximately one to two tablespoons of water in the carburetor bowl. Examination of the carburetor, exhaust system, magnetos, and fuel system revealed no evidence of preimpact malfunction. During a test run, the engine operated normally at low power settings.
Probable Cause: water contamination in the carburetor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA273
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 12:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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