ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358806
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| Date: | Saturday 24 June 1995 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: | Ace Baby Ace |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N88856 |
| MSN: | NP-1 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL A-65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palmer, MA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane had taken off and reached an altitude of approximately 15 feet above the runway. The pilot stated, 'The engine stopped abruptly and completely.' The airplane then 'dropped in rather hard' with the left main landing gear on soft ground and the right main on runway pavement, resulting in a ground loop to the left. The airplane then went down an embankment, and nosed over. An examination of the carburetor revealed that there were contaminants in the bowl and the needle valve tip was worn. The airplane was operated 0.5 hours since the last annual inspection.
Probable Cause: contamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC95LA177
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 18:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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