ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 363974
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| Date: | Saturday 7 March 1992 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Ercoupe 415C |
| Owner/operator: | Ed Petty/jerry Gardner |
| Registration: | N94063 |
| MSN: | 1386 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Whitehouse, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Henderson, TX (F12) |
| Tyler, TX (KTYR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A PILOT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD. IMPACT WAS MADE WITH THE TOP OF TREES ABOUT 300 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING AREA. THE FAA COORDINATOR FOUND WATER AND RUST IN THE FUEL SYSTEM GASCOLATOR.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AND THE ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION WITH WATER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW92LA083
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 08:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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