ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 365223
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| Date: | Friday 31 May 1991 |
| Time: | 06:20 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172E |
| Owner/operator: | Robert Willett |
| Registration: | N3663S |
| MSN: | 17250863 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4020 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grundy Center, IA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Des Moines, IA (KDSM) |
| Intern'l Falls, MN (KINL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT OF A SINGLE ENGINE AIRPLANE REPORTED THE ENGINE SPUTTERING 30 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE CONTACTED AN APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY AND OBTAINED A STEER TO THE NEAREST AIRFIELD, BUT LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND LANDED IN A FARM FIELD. THE WRECKAGE SHOWED FUEL STAINS ALONG THE LOWER FUSELAGE FROM FIREWALL AFT. FUEL STAINS COMMENCED AT THE FUEL STRAINER. THE STRAINER BOWL HAD NO SAFETY WIRE INSTALLED.
Probable Cause: FAILURE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO INSTALL A SAFETY WIRE AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI91LA178
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 07:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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