ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358892
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| Date: | Friday 9 June 1995 |
| Time: | 07:32 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N949BW |
| MSN: | 27-7854051 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING TIO-540-C1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sarasota, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (61X) |
| Treasure Cay, OF | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he drained the fuel sumps during the preflight inspection on the airplane and no water was found. The airplane became airborne on the takeoff roll just under 70 knots, and remained in ground effect at about 3 to 5 feet while accelerating to almost 80 knots. The left engine experienced a reduction in power, and the airplane began to settle but did not touch the runway. The left engine increased in power, decreased in power, and the airplane drifted to the left. The pilot maneuvered the airplane over a fence, ditch, and trees before landing in a field. The main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane collided with trees. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure of either engine. Water was present in the left engine gascolator sump bowl, internal baffle assembly, and congealed contaminants were present on the fuel screen. The No. 2, 3, and 6 cylinder sparkplugs and piston domes appeared white in color.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper draining of the fuel sumps during preflight inspection of the airplane. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power on the left engine on initial take off climb due to water contamination, subsequent forced landing, collapse of the main landing gear, and on-ground collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA95LA148
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 14-Mar-2024 19:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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