ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358210
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| Date: | Friday 29 September 1995 |
| Time: | 17:47 LT |
| Type: | Pro-built Aviation KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER |
| Owner/operator: | Pro-built Aviation, Inc. |
| Registration: | N42RA |
| MSN: | GBS 036 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 66 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912UL |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lakeport, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (1O2) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing near the airport. The pilot said that he had built the experimental airplane, and had installed the engine and its accessories. Engine examination revealed that the left-hand carburetor slide valve was improperly installed and was leaking. The right-hand carburetor choke was partially open and the vent lines were improperly routed. The engine integrity and ignition system operated normally. According to the engine manufacturer, the carburetor anomalies and the improperly routed vent lines would result in an engine loss of power.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX95LA345
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 11:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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